All Too Late

Chapter 24 Getting Angry

After the charity work had ended, Sophie escorted Kathleen out of the charity home.

“Does your hand still hurt?” Sophie asked.

Kathleen shook her head and replied, “It doesn’t hurt anymore.”

Sophie noticed Kathleen’s dejected mood and consoled, “Everyone was like you when they first volunteer here. Even though they might not have encountered situations where the children were having episodes, they felt the same way as you when they heard about the parents.”

Kathleen bit her lips and asked, “What are the chances of recovery for these children?”

“The chances are slim. Even if they’ve recovered, there are still possibilities for them to be triggered again.” Sophie sighed and continued, “As of now, there’s still no definite explanation as to why this happens. There’s no cure for it as well.”

Gloomily, Kathleen said, “Ms. Campbell, I don’t know how to explain my feelings. After seeing those children and their parents, I’m worried that my own child will be like this too. Am I being very selfish? The first thing I thought about is myself after witnessing what happened.”

Sophie patted her shoulder and said, “You silly child. It’s normal to feel this way. When you get pregnant in the future, you just have to make sure that you’re feeling happy at all times. Everything is fine if you give birth safely. Stop overthinking.”

Feeling happy at all times? I want to but I’m suffering.

That was the reason why Kathleen was feeling upset. She was worried that her suffering would affect her child.

With a gentle tone, Sophie said, “You’re a kind-hearted person. God will not mistreat you.”

“Ms. Campbell, I really like this place. Can I continue to volunteer here?” Kathleen asked.

Sophie nodded and replied, “Of course! We will always welcome you.”

“Thank you!” Kathleen was delighted upon hearing that.

Just then, a black Mercedes-Benz stopped in front of her.

Federick got off the car and said, “Kathleen, I’m here to apologize to you.”

Puzzled, Kathleen asked, “Federick, how’s Madeline?”

“My mum’s looking after her. Don’t worry, my mum has experience taking care of Madeline,” he explained.

Feeling relieved, she nodded.

continue chatting. I have something to deal with, so I’ll take my leave now.” With that said, Sophie turned around and

and asked, “May I treat you to a

Federick. My family is waiting for me to dine with them at

okay.” Federick was worried that she might misunderstand, so he continued, “I’ll send you back home then. We can chat

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.

the passenger seat’s door and saw some children’s picture books on the seat. Embarrassed, he

to move those books to

be too troublesome, so she suggested, “Federick, you don’t have

said, “Okay, that works too. These books are quite

got into the

well and fastened his

him the address of the

moment before regaining his composure and said,

as well, so she took one and asked, “Federick, what

are some picture books published by my company. The one you’re looking at is a story I’ve written for Madeline. An illustrator drew

good read

a smile, Federick

why is the story not completed?” Kathleen

couldn’t draw anymore. I couldn’t

at

a reason why you’re looking for

if you’ll be volunteering here next time,” Federick asked

nodded and replied, “Yes, as long as I have the time for

interact with anyone since they’re too immersed in their own worlds. If there’s a way

continued to listen

actually reacted to your words today. Will it trouble you if I ask you to

have to be so polite when

with nothing in return, so he offered, “That’s good to hear! Feel free to let

can

have it if you like it.” Federick happily gifted

in her arms and

at the entrance of

mansion,

that Federick might misunderstand.