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.

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

looked at Kathleen and asked, “May I treat you

for me to dine with them at

so he continued, “I’ll send you back home then. We can

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.

seat’s door and saw some children’s picture books on the seat. Embarrassed, he said, “I’m sorry. I forgot that I put

planned to move those books to the

afraid it would be too troublesome, so she suggested, “Federick, you don’t have to move them. I can

“Okay, that works too. These books are

smiled and got into the

got into the car as well and fastened his

address of the Macari

for a moment before regaining his composure

as well, so she took one and

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

good read and said, “This is

smile,

why is the story not completed?”

the illustrator got into an accident and couldn’t draw anymore. I couldn’t find another illustrator

nodded at

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

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

“Yes, as long

their own worlds.

to listen to

it trouble you if

“Of course not. Federick, you don’t have to be so polite when speaking to me. It’s my pleasure to help

offered, “That’s

can

if you like it.” Federick happily gifted

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

the entrance of the Macari

at the magnificent mansion, Federick was reminded

that Federick might