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.

chatting. I have something to deal with, so I’ll take my leave now.”

and asked, “May I treat you

sorry, Federick. My family is waiting for me to dine with

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

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.

passenger seat’s door and saw some children’s picture books on the

planned to move those books

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

faint smile, Federick said, “Okay, that works too. These books are

smiled and got into

into the car as well and fastened his seat belt. He

told him the address of the

regaining his composure

the backseat as well, so

company. The one you’re looking

it to be a good read and said, “This is

a smile, Federick

the story not

got into an accident and couldn’t draw anymore. I couldn’t find another illustrator to replace him,

nodded at his

is there a reason why you’re looking

ask if you’ll be

nodded and replied, “Yes, as long as I have

that. “That’s great! Autistic 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

to

today. Will it trouble you if I ask

you don’t have to be so polite when speaking to

he offered, “That’s good to hear! Feel free

“Federick, can

it if you like it.” Federick happily gifted her

in her arms and said, “Okay, I’ll

they arrived at the entrance of

the magnificent mansion, Federick was reminded

that Federick might