All Too Late

Chapter 23

Kathleen turned and looked at the guy walking toward her and asked, “You are Federick Evans?”

Federick smiled and said, “Yes, it’s me. It’s been a long time, Kathleen.”

Federick was Kathleen’s neighbor.

After her parents passed away and she moved into the Macari residence, she seldom met Federick.

Kathleen was surprised. “Federick, what are you doing here?”

Federick’s face looked sorrowful. He said, “My daughter is here.”

His daughter?

Kathleen was taken aback. “Federick, is your daughter…”

“Mid-level autism,” Federick said calmly, “I bring her here every week. What about you?”

Kathleen replied, “I’m here as a favor for Gemma, to do charity work.”

Federick got it and said, “Oh, so you are a friend of Gem.”

Kathleen reminded him that they should get going as she said, “Let’s go in.”

Federick made a sound of approval and nodded.

They went into the classroom which had a few autistic children in it.

They were all brought there by either their father or mother.

Kathleen learned that the biggest concern for most families with autistic children was that one of the parents could not stand the stress and chose to divorce or leave the family behind.

For instance, Federick’s wife was one of them.

When Madeline Evans was diagnosed with autism, her mother chose to divorce after she persisted for six months.

Madeline was five years old, and she was a cute little girl.

Nonetheless, because of autism, she did not react to the world around her and did not interact with people.

She sat in a corner quietly, holding a barbie doll in her hands.

Actually, most autistic children were quiet, as long as they were not provoked.

As they were quiet, they did not take the initiative to tell others what they wanted or when they were not feeling comfortable.

The parents brought their children there because the doctors were professional and would be able to help them.

“Madeline, do you want some water?” Federick got down next to Madeline and asked.

Madeline did not give any reaction to her father.

you later. Let’s not

not show any

let out a

and got down next to Madeline, she

no use, she does

Madeline raised her hand

Federick was amazed.

smile and said, “When the doctor is here, we will let the doctor examine you. After that, I will make a pretty little dress for your

then lowered her

at first, but looking at Madeline going back to her

this was how

finally gave

Federick was dumbfounded.

overjoyed. “Pinky

held her pinky

also held

Kathleen made a pinky promise to her and said, “It’s a promise, you will let the

nodded with a light

filled with tears right

from the outside

That’s wonderful.

treatment here

that

right. I’m content with her getting better little

handed a tissue

and wiped off his tears. “I’m sorry

is what it’s like being parents, isn’t it?” asked Kathleen. She then said in a gentle tone, “As long as the kid stays safe and healthy,

have her own baby, that moment gave her

want my Madeline to be healthy,”

doctor came in

the doctor examined the

Madeline’s turn, the doctor

She remained silent.

examine you,”

could see that

last time

doctor knew it was normal for

time that

you are

a huge step

explained, “Yes, she even responded to Kathleen when she spoke to her

at Kathleen and said, “You are

I am here on

she had a friendly smile. “We

Kathleen was stunned.

for the charity

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