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

journey back, they did

Samuel took out his

multiple missed calls

it briefly before averting her gaze. Pursing her lips, she said, “You should go if you have

her seatbelt and prepared to get out of

of her pale wrist and

She stammered, “W-What did

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

the

had not

after seeing Madeline, Samuel suddenly

frozen stiff, and

Are you out of your mind?” Kathleen could not believe her

Samuel frowned. “What?”

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

Samuel asked, “What do

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

expected her to

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

She felt incredibly heartbroken.

of it made

Kathleen wasn’t stupid.

to let her own child

was dead than let

lips. “You’re overthinking

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

of the car and entered the entrance to their

he stared after

plans to have

Kathleen

Kathleen entered the apartment.

table was ladened with dishes prepared by Maria. The

plate of food and sat down

that day. Thus, she was going to eat more to

sound came from the door, and Samuel walked

Kathleen was momentarily stunned.

She left him so many

room and took off

he also grabbed a plate of food and sat down to

two of

was as if the argument

meal, Kathleen