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.

seeped out of

as they were outside, Charles let out a sneer. “Mr. Macari, I’m sure you’re aware my sister

also call off an engagement.” Samuel’s deep voice which resembled a cello was void of

get away from my sister!” Charles hissed with a menacing look. “I forbid you to go near her. Do you

chilly. “Is there anything else you’d

snickering upon hearing his response. “Surely you aren’t thinking that she will change her mind and live with you as long as you insist on keeping her by your side like an unreasonable person? Just

Unreasonable person?

darkened. “No, I

knew what

have left

thought about it before. Had he not pushed

only he knew how hard

his temper had changed. He

the woman who could

no longer wanted

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

of viciousness flashed across Samuel’s eyes

won’t probably have the guts to marry

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

Adam’s apple to bob

never cared about these

he did not

know Kathleen well, in truth, he was completely ignorant about her

moment, a white Maserati drove

from

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

doing here?”

Samuel fell speechless.

Charles. In an instant, a smile appeared across

curled his lips. “I’m Kate’s elder brother,

“That’s a good thing to hear. Kate finally has an elder brother

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

and replied awkwardly, “We didn’t do

kick at the wedding was really satisfying,” Charles

I suppose everyone present would’ve done the same,”

case.” Charles paused and added,

took another glance

Macari, Old Mrs. Macari and my sister are in the

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

speechless after hearing