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

the journey back,

took out his phone

had multiple missed calls

her gaze. Pursing her lips, she said, “You should go if

and prepared to get

her pale wrist and said,

stammered, “W-What

hoarse. “It doesn’t matter if the child’s a boy or

the child

he had

Madeline, Samuel suddenly wanted a daughter of

stiff, and her

mind?” Kathleen could not believe

Samuel frowned. “What?”

you want a child now?” Kathleen’s expression was sorrowful. “Even I can’t stand being in this household, and you expect my child to grow up

Samuel asked, “What do

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. He would also drop everything and run to the mistress the moment she calls.

expected her to

You would constantly be with your other child, playing with them, and taking them to amusement parks. What would happen to my child then?”

She felt incredibly heartbroken.

of it made

Kathleen wasn’t stupid.

her own child go

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

lips. “You’re overthinking

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 risk. I won’t give birth to

the car and entered the entrance

he

had no plans to have children

Kathleen

Kathleen entered the apartment.

dining table was ladened with dishes prepared by Maria.

herself to a plate of food and sat down to

she was going to eat

a moment, a sound came from the door, and Samuel walked into

Kathleen was momentarily stunned.

go to Nicolette? She left him so many missed

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

plate of food

of

if the argument

their meal, Kathleen prepared to wash