All Too Late

Diana and Charles both wore dumbfounded expressions on their faces.

Samuel’s almond-shaped eyes narrowed slightly as he answered, “Sure.”

Kathleen sat down again and lowered her head without a word.

I must be crazy!

Samuel sat down and placed the documents aside, which invited a glare from Diana.

The old woman rolled her eyes at her grandson, disgruntled.

He’s returned so hurriedly to get these documents, yet he refuses to leave after retrieving them. An excuse! An excuse is what it is!

Meanwhile, disdain was written all over Charles’ face.

This man is pretty cunning, huh? That gloomy look on his face was obviously meant to deceive Kathleen! My sister’s a soft-hearted person. How dare he make use of her kindness. Son of a b*tch!

At the same time, Kathleen was chastising herself as regret crept up her.

Why did I invite him back for a meal? Come to think of it, this is Samuel’s residence, and I’m the guest here. Why am I, a guest, inviting the resident of this residence for lunch? Oh, how awkward!

“Katie, come and have some oranges.” Diana eased the tension in the room by piping up and stuffing a slice of fruit into Kathleen’s slender hands. “This is your favorite, no?”

“Thanks, Grandma,” said Kathleen upon recovering her senses.

Diana was delighted. “Tell me. What have you been up to abroad for the past year?” she asked.

“Okay.” Kathleen naturally began chatting with the older woman.

As the two ladies chattered away happily, Samuel kept his attention on Kathleen’s each and every move. His gaze was filled with an infinite amount of gentleness.

Displeased, Charles asked, “Mr. Macari, fancy having a talk outside?”

D*mn it! How dare he have the audacity to pretend as if he cares about Kathleen? Has he forgotten how the woman he loves harmed Kathleen and my two little nephews who never got the chance to see the world? How disgusting!

Samuel replied indifferently, “Sure.”

The two men headed out.

Upon noticing their movements, Kathleen could not help but feel nervous.

Diana smiled and held Kathleen’s hands. “You have your brother to protect you. Don’t worry. They will be just fine. Let’s continue your story.”

Kathleen bit her lip and returned to her conversation with Diana as Samuel and Charles went outside for a chat.

winter days, warmth seeped out

they were outside, Charles let out a sneer. “Mr. Macari, I’m

marriage, one can also call off an engagement.” Samuel’s deep voice which resembled a

with a menacing look. “I

“Is there anything else you’d like

thinking that she will change her mind and live with you as long as you insist on keeping

Unreasonable person?

“No, I won’t

knew what Kathleen

she would not have left

not pushed to her limit, perhaps Kathleen would

long nor short. However, only he knew how

his temper had changed. He had become more vicious and

only he knew that the woman who could suppress the hostility in

no longer wanted

That man is a thousand times better than you as he respects and adores her more than you. Hence, there won’t be any so-called

eyes when he heard that Kathleen was marrying

uttered coldly, “Christopher won’t probably have the

You’re really confident with yourself, aren’t you?” Charles mocked. “Thanks to Christopher, I got to reunite with Kate. He had been helping her search for her long-lost brother since he knew she had a brother who was separated from her at a young age. What about you? Did you even know

to bob up and down.

cared about

not ask about

well, in

a white

emerged from the

be in high spirits, but her mood turned sulky when she

are you doing here?” She

Samuel fell speechless.

at Charles. In an instant, a smile appeared across her face as she

Charles curled his lips. “I’m Kate’s

Mr. Johnson.” Wynnie shook his hand. “That’s a good thing to hear. Kate

comment, Charles smiled lightly and answered, “Thank you, Mrs. Macari, for looking after my

a look and replied awkwardly, “We didn’t do our

kick at the wedding was really satisfying,” Charles

I suppose everyone present would’ve done the

Charles paused and added, “Some gentlemen

took another glance

my sister are in the living room,” Charles stated

added, “Mr. Johnson, feel free to punch someone in the face.

speechless

Charles smiled gently. “Okay.”