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.”

his head. “I’m not so sure… After all, 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 that there are plenty of other

him quietly while

Samuel’s persistent pestering?” asked Charles. His heart

gradually leading us into his trap. He even made use of Granny

smile. “Do you mean you feel annoyed that he set

was stumped

by that. No wonder he could always succeed in everything he did.” It was so rare

of Kathleen’s mouth twitched a little on that note. “Hey, Charles, which side are

have to

“I know better than anyone how capable he

she was worried that she might

end

of someone else’s mistake. There’s very little point in worrying whether you’d fall for Samuel. Even if you still hold a

gaze low, her long eyelashes concealing the

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 very normal, so you have nothing

him. “Once I finish all the scenes of this film, could you arrange a job for me abroad? I’d like to take

Charles nodded in

she expressed her gratitude.

so courteous with your own brother, okay?” Displeased, Charles

smile from ear

his urge to

so, he

glimpse of Kathleen’s scarf, he wrapped it around his neck

after, there came a knock

Samuel’s voice was hoarse

the door open and stepped

squinted his eyes at Samuel. “Are you

furrowed his eyebrows when he heard

Samuel and reached out to grab the scarf before

The scent of a lady’s perfume. Hehe…” said

snatched the scarf back from Nicholas’ hands in a

then wheeled around to grab a bottle of brandy and two empty glasses from the

filled up both glasses and served one of them to

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