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

Charles

Kathleen frequently stayed in

they never met

Kathleen arrived at the Macari residence, everyone was glad to

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

missed her

she ran

well in this

could get down from her bed and walk around on

Katie is here! Haha!” Diana exclaimed in

for this past year,”

it’s not your fault. We’re the ones who let you down,” Diana said

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

was a little shocked. “Your

a step forward. “Nice to meet you, Old

a brother?” Diana

continued, “Actually, we lost my brother when he was born. He was passed through many hands before he was sold off overseas. We only reunited

at Charles with pity. “Poor boy,

hand, Diana and the pair of

and nodded. “You

I had already done

nodded. “That’s good, but it’s truly

would cry, so everyone was careful not to talk about him anymore

you’re Katie’s brother, then Charles, you are also my dearest grandson. From now

that Diana was an easy

them to come back for lunch.” Diana was

a family

instant, Kathleen knew that Diana

able to get along

only work if

said with a smile. “I’ll prepare something Mrs…. Ms. Johnson

Kathleen did 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 get used to it

outside the window. “Old Mrs. Macari,

“What?” Diana panicked.

is that little

“It’s really

return. Her hand is so cold! She really doesn’t want to meet

were chatting, Samuel

almond-shaped eyes narrowed when he saw the trio in the living