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.

two of them got into

the journey back, they did

took out his phone and glanced at the

had multiple missed

briefly before averting her gaze. Pursing her lips, she said, “You should

unbuckled her seatbelt and prepared

of her pale wrist and

shock. She stammered,

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

the child is

he had not liked

suddenly wanted a daughter of

was still frozen stiff, and

of your mind?” Kathleen could not believe her

Samuel frowned. “What?”

Kathleen’s expression was sorrowful. “Even I can’t stand being in this household, and you expect my child to grow up in this sort of

Samuel asked, “What do you

a father 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

expected her to care about

be with your other child, playing with them, and taking them to amusement

She felt incredibly heartbroken.

thought of it made her

Kathleen wasn’t stupid.

to let her own child

rather tell her child that their father was dead than let them know that their father did not love them in the

pursed his lips.

it really me thinking too much? Aren’t you the one who made me think this way? You made me think that you would sleep with Nicolette,” Kathleen said disdainfully. “I refuse to take the

out of the car and

a sigh as he stared

plans to have children

Kathleen

Kathleen entered the apartment.

dishes prepared by

plate of food and

day. Thus, she was

a sound came from the door,

Kathleen was momentarily stunned.

didn’t go to Nicolette? She left him

walked into the room and took off his coat. He proceeded to wash his

also grabbed a plate of food

of them were

was as if the argument had

their meal, Kathleen prepared to wash the