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

and Charles

the past year, Kathleen frequently stayed in touch with

never met face to

arrived at the Macari residence, everyone

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

her for

ran over

had recovered well in this past

could get down from her bed and walk around on her

little Katie is here! Haha!”

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

your fault. We’re the ones who let you down,” Diana said as

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

was a little shocked.

a step forward. “Nice to meet you, Old

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 last

at Charles with pity. “Poor boy, you’ve really suffered. Come here and

the pair of siblings

nodded. “You

had already done

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 were afraid that my mom would cry

then Charles, you are also my dearest grandson. From now

smiled too. It seemed that Diana was an

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

said it was a family lunch, she

Diana had her best interests

be able to get along with her

could only work if Samuel was

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

mind Maria’s mistake. Honestly, Maria was not the only one that needed to become accustomed

glanced outside the window. “Old

“What?” Diana panicked.

is that little brat

hand. “It’s really okay. We’ve agreed that we’ll treat each other like siblings when

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

they were chatting, Samuel entered the

narrowed when he saw the trio