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

Charles let out a sneer. “Mr. Macari, I’m sure you’re aware my sister is now

voice which resembled a cello was void of emotions.

Charles hissed with a menacing look. “I

that.” Samuel’s tone was chilly. “Is

“Surely you aren’t thinking that she will change her mind and live with you

Unreasonable person?

darkened. “No, I

what

not have left him using such extreme

Had he not pushed to her limit, perhaps

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

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

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

no longer wanted

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

eyes when he heard that Kathleen was

“Christopher won’t probably

long-lost brother since he knew she had a

swallowed hard, causing his Adam’s apple to bob up and down.

never cared about these

did not ask about them

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

that moment, a white Maserati drove into

emerged from the car

but her mood turned

doing here?”

Samuel fell speechless.

A deep knot appeared between Wynnie’s brows as she turned around to look at Charles. In an instant,

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

good thing to hear. Kate finally has an elder

answered, “Thank you, Mrs. Macari, for

look and replied awkwardly, “We

at the wedding was really satisfying,”

was nothing. I suppose everyone present would’ve done

paused and

another glance at

Mrs. Macari and my sister are in the

then.” Wynnie pondered for a while and added, “Mr. Johnson, feel free to punch someone in the face. I will help you with the lawsuit if a certain someone dares

speechless after