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.

can continue chatting. I have something to deal with, so I’ll take my

looked at Kathleen and asked, “May I treat

sorry, Federick. My family is waiting for me to

she might misunderstand, so he continued, “I’ll

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.

the seat. Embarrassed, he said, “I’m sorry. I forgot

planned to move those

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

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

and got

into the car as well and fastened his seat belt.

address of the Macari

for a moment before regaining

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

are some picture books published by my company. The one you’re

it to be a good

smile,

story not

and couldn’t draw anymore. I

at his

looking for me?” she

to ask if you’ll be volunteering here next

and replied, “Yes, as long as

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

continued to listen to

your words today. Will it trouble you if I ask you to communicate with her

replied, “Of course not. Federick, you don’t have to be so

Kathleen help out with nothing in return, so he offered, “That’s good

asked, “Federick, can I have this

have it if you like it.” Federick happily

her arms and said, “Okay, I’ll take it

arrived at the entrance of

at the magnificent mansion, Federick was reminded of that

was worried that Federick might