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 out of

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

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

saying is— get away from my sister!” Charles hissed with a menacing

chilly. “Is

mind and live with you as long as you

Unreasonable person?

eyes darkened. “No, I

what

not have left him using such

pushed to her

neither long nor short. However, only he knew how hard

this year, everyone told him that his temper had changed. He had become

the woman who

no longer wanted

straight. My sister’s getting married to Christopher. 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 first love or hopeless lies in their relationship!” Charles glared at Samuel furiously and spat, “Most importantly, Kate has me, her brother,

eyes

probably have the

her long-lost brother since he knew she had a brother who was separated from her at a young age.

hard, causing his Adam’s apple to bob up

never cared about

did not ask

know Kathleen well, in truth, he was

white Maserati

emerged from the car

but her mood turned sulky when she

you doing here?”

Samuel fell speechless.

around to look at Charles. In an instant,

Mrs. Macari.” Charles curled his

thing to hear. Kate finally has an elder brother to take care

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

look and replied awkwardly, “We

was really satisfying,” Charles

everyone present would’ve done the same,” Wynnie

not be the case.” Charles paused and added, “Some gentlemen wouldn’t bear to

took another

Mrs. Macari and my sister are in the living room,” Charles stated with a

added, “Mr. Johnson, feel free to punch someone in the face. I will help you with the lawsuit if

was rendered speechless after hearing