All Too Late

Chapter 238 Play Pretend

Kathleen was very cautious in applying medication to the wound on Charles’ shoulder.

His injury wasn’t that serious, but Vivian’s teeth had broken the skin, causing the wound to bleed.

“This will definitely leave a scar on you,” said Kathleen flatly.

Charles was unfazed, though, responding, “It’s fine. It couldn’t be more normal for a man to have one or two scars.”

In a placid tone, Kathleen replied, “It’s fine for you but not your future wife. Would she be comfortable seeing another woman’s teeth mark on your body? Don’t always assume that women should accept you unconditionally. What if the woman of your life had a tattoo of another man’s name on her body? Would you be pleased, then?”

Charles kept his mouth shut.

Noticing his dejected visage, Kathleen let out a snort. “It’s okay! I’m here to help you.”

Charles turned to look her in the eye. Was she teasing me intentionally?

“So, Charles, could you get Caleb to come here with you tomorrow? I have something to tell you guys.” Kathleen was done treating Charles’ wound, so she began tidying up the medical kit.

“Can’t you just tell me now?” queried Charles ever so casually.

Kathleen shook her head.

Helpless, Charles went on, “You’re so secretive even though I’m your brother.”

By then, Kathleen had already kept the medical kit away as she walked up to Charles, asking, “Have you visited Granny yet?”

“Yup.” Charles nodded as he spoke. “She still recognized me.”

“That’s good, then.” Wearing a calm mien, Kathleen dropped a suggestion. “Granny will be discharged from the hospital in a few days, but she can’t stay with the Yoegers anymore. I think you ought to hire someone to clean up the house and let her move in.”

“That I know.” Charles paused for a bit to ponder before saying, “I’m thinking of getting a bigger house, though. The current one is kind of small.”

Kathleen remained silent for a brief moment. She then questioned, “Charles, do you think Granny might be willing to follow us abroad?”

Knitting his brows, Charles answered her with another question, “You’ve thought of leaving this place?”

“Wasn’t our initial plan for coming back here just to investigate Mom’s background?” Kathleen explained, “Now that we’ve figured out her identity, the only matter we have left to deal with is Vanessa and the others.”

Granny’s not young anymore. If she were to go abroad, she would have to adapt to a completely new life. Not only that, but I’m afraid

to him quietly

you worn out by Samuel’s persistent pestering?” asked Charles. His heart ached for

No… It has nothing to do with him. I’m just thinking… Samuel has been gradually leading us into his trap. He even made use of Granny to divide

froze momentarily before flashing a faint smile. “Do you mean

was stumped

wonder he could always succeed in everything he did.” It was so rare

twitched a little on that note. “Hey, Charles, which side

“Do you have to ask?

better than anyone how capable

down, she was worried that

an end

else’s mistake. There’s very little point in

gaze low, her long eyelashes concealing the hopelessness in

continued to comfort her, “As you said, Samuel has his way of bewitching a lady, and you’re no saint yourself. Since he has a thing for you, he’ll certainly go all out to captivate your heart, just like Christopher and Caleb. They, too, wished to show you only their best. This is all

the scenes of this film, could you arrange a job for me abroad? I’d like to take a breather for some

problem.” Charles

over Kathleen’s face as she

with your own

words made Kathleen smile from

his urge to seek

so, he

wrapped it around his neck and buried

long after, there came a knock at

voice was hoarse and

door open

he squinted his eyes at Samuel.

furrowed his eyebrows when he heard that voice. “What do you want,

approached Samuel and reached out to grab the

lady’s perfume. Hehe…” said Nicholas

my scarf!” Samuel snatched the scarf back from

a reaction!” Nicholas then wheeled around to grab a bottle of brandy

filled up both glasses and served one of them to Samuel while

you back from Loang? Didn’t you run away from home to escape