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

Kathleen frequently stayed in

never met

Kathleen arrived at the Macari residence, everyone was glad to

Macari residence for a few

her

Kathleen saw Diana, she ran over and

well

her bed and walk around on

little Katie is here! Haha!” Diana

I’m sorry for worrying you for this past year,” Kathleen said

ones who let you down,” Diana said as

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

little shocked. “Your

“Nice to meet you,

brother?”

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, you’ve really

hand, Diana and the pair

Charles’ face and nodded. “You

had already done our DNA test,” Kathleen explained,

but

it 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

you are also my dearest grandson.

It seemed that Diana was an easy

Calvin and Wynnie. I want them to come back for lunch.” Diana was delighted.

it was a family lunch,

Kathleen knew that Diana had her best

only hoped to be able to get

only work if

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

was not the only one that needed to become accustomed to Kathleen’s new identity, for Kathleen herself needed to get used to it

window. “Old Mrs. Macari, Mr. Samuel is

“What?” Diana panicked.

little brat back

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

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

they were chatting, Samuel entered the

saw the trio in the living