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.

with, so I’ll take my

“May I treat

waiting for me

that she might misunderstand, so he continued,

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.

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

planned to move those

suggested, “Federick, you don’t have to move them. I can

that works too. These

and got into

got into the car as well and fastened his seat

the address

was stunned for a moment before regaining his composure

in the backseat as well, so she took one and asked, “Federick, what

books published by my company. The one you’re looking at is a story I’ve written for Madeline. An illustrator drew the

found it to be a good read and said, “This is

a smile,

the story not completed?” Kathleen asked in

into an accident and couldn’t draw anymore. I couldn’t find another illustrator to replace him, so the sequel has to be delayed,”

at his

there a reason why you’re looking for

you’ll be volunteering

as long as I have the

their own worlds. If there’s a way to pique their interest in interacting with others, there might be a

continued to

trouble you if I ask you to communicate with her more

don’t have to be so polite when speaking to me. It’s my

offered, “That’s good to hear! Feel free to let me know if you need

asked, “Federick, can I have this

have it if you like it.” Federick happily

arms and said,

the

magnificent mansion, Federick was reminded

was worried that

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