All Too Late

“Grandma!” When Kathleen saw Diana, she ran over and hugged the older woman.

Diana had recovered well in this past year.

Now, she could get down from her bed and walk around on her own.

“Oh, my sweet little Katie is here! Haha!” Diana exclaimed in joy.

“Grandma, I’m back. I’m sorry for worrying you for this past year,” Kathleen said sadly as if blaming

herself.

“Silly girl, it’s not your fault. We’re the ones who let you down,” Diana said as she patted Kathleen’s

head. “Come here and sit with me.”

Then, Kathleen released Diana. With a slight laugh, the former introduced her brother. “Grandma, let me

introduce you to Charles. This is Charles Johnson, my elder brother.”

Diana was a little shocked. “Your brother?”

Charles took a step forward. “Nice to meet you, Old Mrs. Macari. I’m Kate’s elder brother, Charles

Johnson.”

“You have a brother?” Diana asked quizzically.

“Yes.” Kathleen nodded and continued, “Actually, we lost my brother when he was born. He was passed

through many hands before he was sold off overseas. We only reunited with him last year.”

“My goodness,” Diana exclaimed and looked at Charles with pity. “Poor boy, you’ve really suffered. Come

here and sit.”

Holding Charles’ hand, Diana and the pair of siblings sat down.

Diana scrutinized Charles’ face and nodded. “You have your father’s eyes.”

“Grandma, my brother and I had already done our DNA test,” Kathleen explained, grinning.

Diana nodded. “That’s good, but it’s truly a miracle.”

“I heard it from my parents when I was young. They believed that my brother had passed away. Every

time he was mentioned, my mom would cry, so everyone was careful not to talk about him anymore

because they were afraid that my mom would cry herself ragged,” Kathleen continued to explain.

“This is natural. Since you’re Katie’s brother, then Charles, you are also my dearest grandson. From now

on, I’ll love you too,” Diana said with a twinkle in her eyes.

“Thank you, Grandma.” Charles smiled too. It seemed that Diana was an easy person to get along with.

“Maria, please call Calvin and Wynnie. I want them to come back for lunch.” Diana was delighted. “We’ll

have a family lunch!” she exclaimed.

Although she had said it was a family lunch, she did not invite Samuel.

At that instant, Kathleen knew that Diana had her best interests in mind.

Despite that, she only hoped to be able to get along with her former husband.

This could only work if Samuel was willing.

“Yes, Old Mrs. Macari,” Maria said with a smile. “I’ll prepare something Mrs…. Ms. Johnson likes.”

Smiling, Kathleen did not mind Maria’s mistake. Honestly, Maria was not the only one that needed to

become accustomed to Kathleen’s new identity, for Kathleen herself needed to get used to it as well.

Maria glanced outside the window. “Old Mrs. Macari, Mr. Samuel is back.”

“What?” Diana panicked.

Why is that little brat back now?

“Grandma, it’s okay,” Kathleen said as she clasped her hands around Diana’s hand. “It’s really okay.

We’ve agreed that we’ll treat each other like siblings when we divorced.”

Diana’s other hand gripped Kathleen’s hand in return. Her hand is so cold! She really doesn’t want to

meet Samuel. Look how much that little brat must have scared her!

As they were chatting, Samuel entered the house.

His almond-shaped eyes narrowed when he saw the trio in the living room.

“Why are you here?” Diana said, her disapproval being written all over her face.

“Documents,” Samuel said expressionlessly before adding, “I left them here yesterday.”

“Hmph!” Diana scoffed.

Kathleen was a little surprised. Is Samuel living in the Macari residence? I thought he lived at Florinia

Manor.

Florinia Manor was the mansion Samuel currently lived in.

The man shot a glance at Kathleen.

Today, she wore a rose-red sweater and a black umbrella skirt. She looked cute yet dignified.

On the other hand, Charles was dressed in a formal black suit and white shirt, making him look like an

elite. However, his gaze had a wild look to it.

“Leave when you’ve gotten your document,” Diana urged Samuel unhappily.

“Mm,” Samuel hummed in agreement, but he looked slightly gloomy.

Pursing her lips, Kathleen glanced at him and then at Diana.

Samuel turned and went up the stairs for his document.

“Grandma, does Samuel always live here?” Kathleen asked in curiosity.

“Sometimes,” Diana answered.

Kathleen nodded.

At this moment, Samuel descended the stairs with a document in his hand.

“I’ll get going now,” he said, looking at Diana.

However, Diana ignored him and stayed silent.

Expressionless, he strode with large steps to the entrance.

Before he could leave, Kathleen stood up and called out to him, “Samuel.”

He halted his steps abruptly, turned around, and walked toward her.

Stunned, Kathleen took two steps back instinctively.

“Hey, Mr. Macari. Don’t you know you have to keep a safe social distance?” Charles exclaimed in

annoyance.

Why does he have to walk all the way over here? My sister only called out to him. He could have just

stood there and answered.

“Looking someone in the eye and talking with the person face to face is the polite way of interaction.”

Then, Samuel looked at Kathleen before saying gently, “What is it?”

Kathleen was a bit nervous as she was not used to talking to him with him so near her. Nonetheless, she

invited, “Come and have lunch with us.”