All Too Late

Chapter 24

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.” With that

and asked, “May

me to dine with them at home,” she

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

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.

books on the seat. Embarrassed, he

to move those books to

“Federick, you don’t have to move

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

and got into

and fastened his seat belt. He

address of

was stunned for a moment before regaining his composure

as well, so she took one and asked, “Federick,

lips curled upward and replied, “These are some picture books published by my company. The one you’re looking at

good read and said, “This

smile, Federick replied,

is the story not completed?”

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

nodded at his

looking for me?”

be volunteering here next time,” Federick asked

nodded and replied, “Yes, as long as I

children don’t really interact with anyone since they’re too immersed in their own worlds. If there’s a way to pique

continued to listen to

it trouble you if I ask you to

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

return, so he offered, “That’s good to hear! Feel free to let me know if

asked, “Federick, can

if you like it.” Federick happily gifted her

the book in her arms and said,

the entrance of

magnificent mansion, Federick

worried that Federick might misunderstand.

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