All Too Late

Kathleen had followed Samuel back to the Macari residence.

Diana had been urging her to come over when she had the time to do so.

However, Kathleen had not been able to visit for a while as she had been too busy recently.

She could not help but wonder if Diana would blame her.

Samuel and Kathleen entered the residence and headed straight for the living room.

Diana was already standing when they reached the living room. “It’s been so long since I last saw you, Katie.”

Kathleen felt slightly embarrassed as she said, “I’m sorry, Old Mrs. Macari, I’ve been too busy lately.”

“I don’t blame you. Samuel had told me all about it,” Diana reassured as she tugged on Kathleen’s hand for the latter to sit with her. “It’s all this b*stard’s fault.”

Kathleen flushed after hearing the older woman’s words.

Meanwhile, Samuel had taken off his coat and handed it to the housekeeper. Turning to Kathleen, he said, “Take off your coat.”

“Okay,” Kathleen said, taking off her coat as well.

With Kathleen’s coat in his hand, Samuel repeated the same actions and handed it to the housekeeper.

Diana, on the other hand, was silently looking at the scene before her, a contented smile on her lips.

“Aren’t Mr. and Mrs. Macari around?” Kathleen asked.

“Well, it’s the end of the year now. There are many gatherings that they have to attend,” Diana explained. “Especially since Samuel is rather poor in health. Those social gatherings that require him to drink alcohol would eventually have to be attended by Calvin instead.”

Kathleen nodded.

I see.

“Let’s have dinner first. We’ll talk while we have our meal,” Diana suggested. She knew that Kathleen should be starving by then as Kathleen often looked like she was seconds away from fainting when she was hungry.

remind them

Diana had already noticed and was a step ahead of

the three of them headed to the

the table were all of Kathleen’s favorite

Kathleen to sit next to

stopped by Diana before he could

Samuel was rendered speechless.

and was getting back at him

only abide

Yoeger family situation. Yasmine had even called me because of it. I honestly did not anticipate such mayhem within the Yoegers. Most importantly, I was surprised that Frances didn’t notice

a tinge of hesitance in her voice, Kathleen asked, “Old Mrs. Macari, how

there isn’t much to say,” Diana began. “I’m sure you’re well aware of the complicated relationships in the Yoeger family. Despite Frances’ disdain for Hector, she still takes great care of the two children. They are, after all, the children of her sister. That’s why she adores

and Vanessa?” Kathleen asked

really know them that well. But I’ve heard Frances talk about them a lot. They seem to be nice and rather filial,” Diana stated before heaving a sigh. “For that reason, Frances had all of her

Kathleen nodded.

do you know the relationship between Old Mrs. Yoeger

him

added, “I’d like to know about their

that, Diana’s expression bloomed into something warm as she carried on with her explanation. “I feel that Hector had taken a liking toward Frances in the end. Actually, I knew Teresa too. She was in a marriage of convenience with Hector. I wouldn’t say that they were in a loving relationship, but it was still an okay relationship. However, everyone knew

upon

questioned,

However, after hearing what you had just said, it doesn’t seem possible anymore,” Kathleen answered truthfully. She would never

have a point. I am indeed curious about the person

opinion, if Old Mr. Yoeger loved Frances that much, he shouldn’t be excluded from the list of

Kathleen inquired, “What do you

love that turned into hatred. Old Mr. Yoeger couldn’t accept the fact that the person he loved had given birth to

words as she had never experienced anything like

questioned, “But isn’t it too cruel

frown as she questioned Samuel, “Do you

to ask the both of you a question,” Samuel started impassively. “How was the reputation of White Clouds Welfare Center

reputation. On top of that, there were often donations

from that, the director of the welfare center is my grandad’s cousin. They are quite close. My granddad had no children, so the director urged him to adopt my