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.

of them got into the

journey back, they did not

they arrived home, Samuel took out his phone and glanced

had multiple missed

gaze. Pursing her lips, she said, “You should go if you have matters to attend

and prepared to

of her pale wrist and said, “Let’s have

stammered, “W-What did you just

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

as the

had

seeing Madeline, Samuel suddenly wanted a

stiff,

your mind?”

Samuel frowned. “What?”

was sorrowful. “Even I can’t stand being in this household, and you expect my child to

Samuel asked, “What do you

who keeps a mistress on the side! For the sake of his mistress, the child’s father would always return home late, that is, if he even comes home.

expected her to care

and on Father’s Day. You would constantly be with your other child, playing with them, and taking them to amusement parks. What

She felt incredibly heartbroken.

made

Kathleen wasn’t stupid.

let her own child

than let them know that their father did not love them

pursed his lips. “You’re overthinking

you the one who made me think this way? You made me think that you would

of the car and entered the

as he stared after

had no plans to have children

Kathleen

Kathleen entered the apartment.

prepared by

helped herself to a plate of food and sat

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

moment, a sound came from the

Kathleen was momentarily stunned.

didn’t go to Nicolette? She

walked into the room and took off

grabbed a plate of food and sat

of them

was as if the argument had never

meal, Kathleen prepared to wash the