All Too Late

Christopher took Kathleen home and drove her to the mansion’s entrance.

“We’ve reached your house,” Christopher said warmly.

Kathleen glanced at the white building outside his car window and said, “Thank you for taking me home, Chris.”

“There really is no need for thanks, Kate. It’s okay.” Christopher disliked how Kathleen was being distant from him.

Despite that, he knew if he confessed to her, she would certainly reject him.

“I’ll get going then.” Kathleen pushed the car door open and got out of the car.

Christopher stared blankly at Kathleen’s slim figure as she disappeared from his sight.

Maybe I should give her more time and not force her to make a decision now.

Once Kathleen entered her house, Charles descended the stairs.

“Did you have fun?” he asked in concern.

Kathleen shook her head. “I bumped into Samuel.”

“What is he doing there?” Charles walked and stood in front of Kathleen.

“It was nothing. He wanted me to visit Grandma,” Kathleen answered and pursed her lips. “I know that! But I just came back home today. I’ll visit her. It’s just a matter of time. What’s the rush, geez.”

Charles knew that Kathleen treated and loved Diana like her own grandmother.

“When will you visit her? I’ll go with you,” Charles said.

“I’ll go tomorrow,” Kathleen answered after contemplating. “Anyway, I think Samuel would assume I’ll visit her several days later, but I want to catch him off guard by visiting Grandma earlier.”

Charles smiled faintly. “Okay, I’ll prepare the gifts then.”

“Don’t get anything that’s too lavish or expensive, otherwise she’ll think we’re not being sincere enough,” Kathleen said before adding, “I think I’d better prepare the gifts myself. I know what she likes best, after all.”

Charles chuckled. “You don’t trust me, your own brother?”

Kathleen snorted.

“Don’t worry. I know what to do,” Charles said with a slight laugh. “Just go and rest.”

“If you say so.” Kathleen nodded and climbed up the stairs with her high heels on.

Charles withdrew his gaze. A hint of coldness glinted in his eyes.

is such a

Kathleen and Charles visited Diana in the Macari

frequently stayed in touch

never met face

arrived at the Macari residence, everyone was

a few years. Moreover, she was kind, so everyone loved

had missed her

saw Diana, she ran over

had recovered well

her bed and walk

is

you for this past year,” Kathleen said sadly as if blaming

ones who let you down,” Diana said as she patted Kathleen’s head. “Come here and

a slight laugh, the former introduced her brother. “Grandma, let me

was a little shocked. “Your

to meet you, Old Mrs. Macari. I’m Kate’s elder brother, Charles

a brother?”

brother when he was born. He was passed through many hands before he was sold off

Charles with pity. “Poor boy, you’ve really suffered.

hand, Diana and the pair of

face and nodded. “You have your

had already done our

“That’s good, but it’s

it from my parents when I was young. They believed that my brother had passed away. Every time he was mentioned, my mom would

Charles, you are also my dearest grandson. From now on, I’ll love you too,” Diana

It seemed that Diana was an easy person to get along

back for lunch.” Diana was delighted. “We’ll have

had said it was a family lunch, she did not invite

that Diana had

hoped to be able to

could only work if Samuel was

with a smile. “I’ll prepare

was not the only one that needed to become accustomed to

glanced outside the window. “Old Mrs. Macari, Mr.

“What?” Diana panicked.

that little brat back

“It’s really okay. We’ve agreed that we’ll treat each other like

other hand gripped Kathleen’s hand in return. Her hand is so cold! She really

chatting, Samuel entered the

saw the