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.

I’ll

Kathleen and asked, “May I treat you to

me to dine with

she might misunderstand, so he continued, “I’ll send you back

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.

the seat. Embarrassed, he said,

planned to move those books to the

“Federick, you don’t have to move them. I can

that works too.

and got into the

as well and fastened his

told him the address of the

stunned for a moment before regaining his composure and said,

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

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

it to be a good

smile,

is the story not completed?” Kathleen

this summer, but the illustrator got into an accident and couldn’t draw

nodded at his

is there a reason why you’re looking for me?” she asked

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

long as I have

children don’t really interact with anyone since they’re too immersed in their own worlds. If there’s a way to pique their interest in interacting with others, there might be a chance to cure

to listen

words today. Will it trouble you if I ask you

you don’t have to be so polite when speaking to me. It’s my pleasure to

not let Kathleen help out with nothing in return, so he offered, “That’s good to hear! Feel free to let me know if you

can I have this

if you like it.” Federick happily gifted her

the book in her arms and said, “Okay, I’ll

at the entrance of the Macari

the magnificent mansion,

that Federick