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.” With that said, Sophie turned

Kathleen and asked, “May I treat you

My family is waiting for me to

that she might misunderstand, so he continued,

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.

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

those books to the

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

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

smiled and got into

fastened his seat belt. He

the address of

moment before regaining his

books in the backseat as well, so she took one and asked,

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

found it to be a good read and said,

smile, Federick

why is the story not completed?” Kathleen asked

was going to publish the sequel this summer, but the illustrator got into an accident and couldn’t draw anymore. I couldn’t find another illustrator to replace

nodded at

is there a reason why you’re looking for

ask if you’ll be

as long as I

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

continued to listen to

trouble you

Federick, you don’t have to be so

nothing in return, so he offered, “That’s good to hear!

can

like it.” Federick happily gifted

book in her arms and said,

they arrived at the entrance of the

looking at the magnificent mansion, Federick was reminded of

that Federick might misunderstand.