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

next day, Kathleen and Charles visited Diana in the Macari

Kathleen frequently stayed in touch with

met

Macari residence, everyone

lived in the Macari residence for a few years. Moreover, she was kind, so everyone loved

missed her

ran over and hugged the older

well in this past

could get down from her bed and walk around on her

is here! Haha!” Diana

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

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

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

little

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

a brother?” Diana asked

and continued, “Actually, we lost my brother when he was born. He was passed through many hands before

and looked at Charles with pity. “Poor boy, you’ve really

Charles’ hand, Diana and the pair of siblings

nodded. “You have your

my brother and I had already done our

but

was mentioned, my mom would cry, so everyone was careful not to

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

you, Grandma.” Charles smiled too. It seemed that Diana was an easy person to

please call Calvin and Wynnie. I want them to come back for lunch.” Diana was delighted. “We’ll have a family

she had said it was a family

that Diana

that, she only hoped to be able

could only work if Samuel was

a smile.

one that needed to become accustomed to Kathleen’s new identity,

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

“What?” Diana panicked.

that little brat

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

other hand gripped Kathleen’s hand in return. Her hand is so cold! She really doesn’t want to meet Samuel. Look how much that little brat must have

were chatting, Samuel

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