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 the bright

out a sneer. “Mr. Macari, I’m sure you’re

a marriage, one can also call off an engagement.” Samuel’s deep voice which resembled a cello was void of emotions. “So, what are you trying to say,

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

“Is there anything else you’d like

not help snickering upon hearing his response. “Surely you aren’t thinking that she will change her mind and live with you as long

Unreasonable person?

darkened. “No, I won’t

knew what Kathleen

not have left

he not pushed to her limit, perhaps Kathleen would

was neither long nor short. However, only he knew how hard the year had been without Kathleen’s

everyone told him that his temper had changed. He had become more vicious and colder than

woman who could suppress the hostility

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 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

across Samuel’s eyes when he heard that Kathleen

“Christopher won’t probably

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

Adam’s apple to bob up and

cared

did not ask about them

in truth, he was completely

moment, a white Maserati

emerged from

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

doing here?” She

Samuel fell speechless.

knot appeared between Wynnie’s brows as she turned around to look at Charles. In an instant, a smile appeared across her

Mrs. Macari.” Charles curled his lips. “I’m Kate’s elder brother, Charles

shook his hand. “That’s a good thing to hear. Kate finally

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

shot Samuel a look and replied awkwardly, “We

the wedding was really satisfying,”

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

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

took another glance

my sister are in the living room,” Charles stated

for a while and added, “Mr. Johnson, feel free to punch someone in the

rendered speechless after hearing