All Too Late

Diana and Charles both wore dumbfounded expressions on their faces.

Samuel’s almond-shaped eyes narrowed slightly as he answered, “Sure.”

Kathleen sat down again and lowered her head without a word.

I must be crazy!

Samuel sat down and placed the documents aside, which invited a glare from Diana.

The old woman rolled her eyes at her grandson, disgruntled.

He’s returned so hurriedly to get these documents, yet he refuses to leave after retrieving them. An excuse! An excuse is what it is!

Meanwhile, disdain was written all over Charles’ face.

This man is pretty cunning, huh? That gloomy look on his face was obviously meant to deceive Kathleen! My sister’s a soft-hearted person. How dare he make use of her kindness. Son of a b*tch!

At the same time, Kathleen was chastising herself as regret crept up her.

Why did I invite him back for a meal? Come to think of it, this is Samuel’s residence, and I’m the guest here. Why am I, a guest, inviting the resident of this residence for lunch? Oh, how awkward!

“Katie, come and have some oranges.” Diana eased the tension in the room by piping up and stuffing a slice of fruit into Kathleen’s slender hands. “This is your favorite, no?”

“Thanks, Grandma,” said Kathleen upon recovering her senses.

Diana was delighted. “Tell me. What have you been up to abroad for the past year?” she asked.

“Okay.” Kathleen naturally began chatting with the older woman.

As the two ladies chattered away happily, Samuel kept his attention on Kathleen’s each and every move. His gaze was filled with an infinite amount of gentleness.

Displeased, Charles asked, “Mr. Macari, fancy having a talk outside?”

D*mn it! How dare he have the audacity to pretend as if he cares about Kathleen? Has he forgotten how the woman he loves harmed Kathleen and my two little nephews who never got the chance to see the world? How disgusting!

Samuel replied indifferently, “Sure.”

The two men headed out.

Upon noticing their movements, Kathleen could not help but feel nervous.

Diana smiled and held Kathleen’s hands. “You have your brother to protect you. Don’t worry. They will be just fine. Let’s continue your story.”

Kathleen bit her lip and returned to her conversation with Diana as Samuel and Charles went outside for a chat.

days, warmth seeped out of the bright

Charles let out a sneer. “Mr. Macari, I’m sure you’re aware

deep voice which resembled a

get away from my sister!” Charles hissed with a menacing look. “I forbid you

“Is there anything else you’d like to

her mind and live with you as long as you insist on keeping her by your side like an

Unreasonable person?

“No,

what

not have left him using such extreme

Had he not pushed to her limit, perhaps Kathleen

short. However, only he knew how hard the year had been without Kathleen’s presence by

told him that his temper had changed. He had become more vicious and colder than

knew that the woman who

longer

this straight. My sister’s getting married to Christopher. That man is a thousand times better than you as he respects and adores her more than you. Hence, there won’t be any so-called first love or hopeless lies in their relationship!” Charles glared at Samuel furiously and spat, “Most importantly, Kate has me, her brother, to protect her now. I won’t

of viciousness flashed across Samuel’s eyes

“Christopher won’t probably have

to reunite with Kate. He had been helping her search for her long-lost brother since he knew she had a brother who was separated

his Adam’s apple to bob

cared about these

not

to know Kathleen well, in truth, he was completely ignorant about

that moment, a white Maserati drove into

emerged from the

spirits, but her mood

you doing here?”

Samuel fell speechless.

turned around to look at Charles. In an instant, a smile appeared across her face as

Charles curled his lips. “I’m Kate’s elder brother,

hand. “That’s a good thing

that comment, Charles smiled lightly and answered, “Thank you, Mrs.

look and replied awkwardly, “We didn’t do our job

wedding was

I suppose everyone present would’ve done the same,”

and added, “Some gentlemen wouldn’t bear to

another

Macari, Old Mrs. Macari and my sister are in the living room,” Charles stated

pondered for a while and added, “Mr. Johnson, feel free to punch someone in the face.

was rendered speechless after