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

back, they did not

home, Samuel took out his phone and glanced at the

had multiple missed calls

at it briefly before averting her gaze. Pursing her lips, she

and prepared to get out of

pale wrist and said, “Let’s have

froze in shock. She stammered,

voice was hoarse. “It doesn’t matter if

as the child

he had

after seeing Madeline, Samuel suddenly wanted a

frozen stiff, and

Are you out of your mind?” Kathleen could

Samuel frowned. “What?”

child now?” Kathleen’s expression was sorrowful. “Even I can’t stand being in this household, and

“What

mistress, the child’s father would always return home late, that is, if he even

not expected her to care about

on New Year’s and on Father’s Day. You would constantly be with your other child, playing with them, and taking

She felt incredibly heartbroken.

thought of it made

Kathleen wasn’t stupid.

refused to let her own child

than let them know that their

his lips. “You’re

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

Kathleen got out of the car and entered

he

plans to have children with

Kathleen believe

Kathleen entered the apartment.

dishes prepared by Maria. The food

to a plate of

Thus, she was going to eat more to replenish her energy and

a sound came from the

Kathleen was momentarily stunned.

She left him so many

the room and took off his coat. He

also grabbed a plate of food and sat down to

two of them were

the argument had

Kathleen prepared to wash the