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

day, Kathleen and Charles

past year, Kathleen frequently stayed in

met

residence, everyone was glad

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

had missed her

she ran over

had recovered well in

could get down from her bed and walk

my sweet little Katie is here! Haha!”

back. I’m sorry for worrying you for this past year,” Kathleen said sadly as if blaming

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

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

a little shocked. “Your

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

have a brother?”

my brother when he was born. He was passed through many hands before he was sold off overseas. We only reunited with him

with pity. “Poor boy,

Diana and the pair

and nodded.

brother and I had already

good, but

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

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

It seemed that Diana was an

come back for lunch.” Diana was delighted. “We’ll have a family lunch!”

it was a family lunch, she did

that Diana had her best

be able to get along with her former

could only work if

said with a

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

outside the window. “Old Mrs. Macari,

“What?” Diana panicked.

little brat

it’s okay,” Kathleen said as she clasped her hands around Diana’s hand. “It’s really okay. We’ve agreed that we’ll treat each other like siblings

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

they were chatting, Samuel entered the

saw the trio in the