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.

on winter days, warmth seeped

as they were outside, Charles let out a sneer. “Mr. Macari,

one can divorce after a marriage, one can also call off an engagement.” Samuel’s deep voice which resembled a cello was void

I’m saying is— get away from my sister!” Charles hissed with a menacing look. “I forbid you to go near

can’t do that.” Samuel’s tone was chilly. “Is there anything else you’d like

mind and live with you as

Unreasonable person?

darkened. “No,

what

not have left him using such

Had he not pushed to her limit,

knew how hard the year had been

told him that his temper had changed. He had

the woman who could

longer

you as he respects and adores her more than you. Hence, there won’t be any so-called first love or hopeless lies in their relationship!” Charles glared at Samuel furiously and spat, “Most importantly, Kate has me, her brother, to protect her now. I won’t

flashed across Samuel’s eyes when he heard that Kathleen

“Christopher won’t probably have the guts to

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 that she has

causing his Adam’s apple to bob up and down. Evidently, he was

never cared about

did not ask

Kathleen well, in truth, he

moment, a white Maserati drove into the

emerged from the car

high spirits, but her mood turned sulky when she

are you doing here?”

Samuel fell speechless.

around to look at Charles. In an instant, a smile appeared across her face as

you, Mrs. Macari.” Charles curled

a good thing to hear. Kate finally

smiled lightly and answered, “Thank you, Mrs. Macari,

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

the wedding was

everyone present would’ve

Charles paused and added, “Some

another

are in the living room,” Charles

Wynnie pondered for a while and added, “Mr. Johnson, feel free to punch

was rendered speechless

Charles smiled gently. “Okay.”