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.

such a

Charles visited Diana

past year, Kathleen frequently

met face to

the Macari residence,

had lived in the Macari residence for a few years. Moreover, she was kind,

missed her

Diana, she ran over and hugged the

well

down from her

sweet little Katie is here! Haha!”

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

fault. We’re the ones who let you down,” Diana said as she patted Kathleen’s head. “Come

With a slight laugh, the former introduced her brother. “Grandma, let me introduce you to Charles. This is

a little shocked. “Your

“Nice to meet you, Old Mrs. Macari. I’m Kate’s elder

have a brother?” Diana

born. He was passed through many hands before he was sold

goodness,” Diana exclaimed and looked at Charles with pity. “Poor boy, you’ve really suffered.

Charles’ hand, Diana and the

and nodded. “You have your

I had already

“That’s good, but it’s truly a

from my parents when I was young. They believed that my brother had passed away. Every time he was mentioned, my mom would cry, so everyone was careful not to talk about him anymore because they were afraid that my mom would cry herself ragged,” Kathleen

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

that Diana was an easy person to

to come back for lunch.” Diana was

was a

Kathleen knew that Diana had her best interests

that, she only hoped to be able to get along with her former

work if Samuel

Old Mrs. Macari,” Maria said with a smile. “I’ll prepare

not mind Maria’s mistake. Honestly, Maria was not the only one that needed to become accustomed to Kathleen’s new identity, for Kathleen herself needed to

window. “Old Mrs.

“What?” Diana panicked.

that little brat back

as she clasped her hands around Diana’s hand. “It’s really okay. We’ve agreed that we’ll treat each

gripped Kathleen’s hand in return. Her hand is so cold! She really doesn’t want to

were chatting, Samuel entered the

saw the trio in the living