All Too Late

Kathleen was moved because Federick truly cared about Madeline.

“Federick, it’s great that you found Madeline,” Kathleen reassured the former as she took a step forward. “Let’s take her to the hospital for a quick checkup.”

“Okay.” Federick nodded his head in agreement.

He knew he should keep a lid on his emotions.

With Madeline in his arms, Federick turned to leave.

Resting her chin on her father’s shoulder, Madeline turned around to look at Kathleen.

She stared at Kathleen and Samuel with a pair of discerning eyes.

Then, she smiled at Kathleen.

Kathleen was surprised. She returned the smile after a moment.

The way Madeline quietly stared at her made her seem like a pretty little angel.

Consequently, Kathleen felt pained when she thought of the situation Madeline was in.

Soon, they arrived at the parking lot.

Federick helped Madeline into the car before turning to Kathleen and returning the coat.

“Kathleen, Mr. Macari, thank you so much.” There were two tear streaks on Federick’s handsome face.

“It was no trouble at all, Federick,” Kathleen replied. “As long as I was of help to Madeline, I would do all of it again.”

“Thank you.” Federick was truly grateful. “I’ll take Madeline to the hospital. Both of you must be tired. You should go home and get some rest.”

“Federick, can I visit Madeline tomorrow?” Kathleen asked. “She only ventured out alone because of the promise she made with me.”

“You’re more than welcome to,” Federick replied. “Kathleen, it wasn’t your fault. It’s the nature of Madeline’s illness. This is all on me. Due to my negligence, I seldom spent time with her.”

“Federick, I’ve heard many stories about autistic children. You’re doing your best with Madeline.” Kathleen comforted. “I’m sure she will get better.”

“All right.” Federick nodded slightly. “I’ll take my leave then.”

“Goodbye,” Kathleen said.

“Goodbye.”

Federick got into his car and drove off.

Kathleen turned around and passed Samuel the coat. “Put it on. Don’t catch a cold.”

Accepting the proffered coat, Samuel replied, “Let’s head back as well.”

Kathleen nodded in agreement.

them got into the

the journey back, they did

Samuel took out his phone and glanced at

multiple missed

her lips, she said, “You should go if

that, she unbuckled her seatbelt and prepared to get

Samuel grabbed ahold of her pale wrist and

stammered, “W-What

a child.” Samuel’s voice was hoarse. “It doesn’t matter if the child’s

as the child is

had not

Madeline, Samuel suddenly wanted a

frozen stiff, and her face

Are you out of your mind?” Kathleen could

Samuel frowned. “What?”

can’t stand being in this household, and you expect my child to grow

asked, “What do you

that is, if he even comes home. He would also drop everything and run to the mistress the moment she

expected her

with your other child, playing with them, and taking them to amusement parks. What would happen to my child then?” Tears started to fall from Kathleen’s eyes as

She felt incredibly heartbroken.

made her heart clench in

Kathleen wasn’t stupid.

to let her own child go through such

their father was dead than let them know that their father did not love

his lips.

who made me think this way? You made me think that you would sleep with Nicolette,”

got out of the car and entered the

he stared after Kathleen’s

to have children

Kathleen believe

Kathleen entered the apartment.

was ladened with dishes prepared by Maria. The food was still

to a plate of food and sat

had expended too much energy that day. Thus, she was going to eat more to replenish her energy

a sound came from the door, and Samuel walked into

Kathleen was momentarily stunned.

Nicolette? She

off his coat. He proceeded to wash

grabbed a plate of

two of them

the argument had

meal, Kathleen prepared to