Fell in Love With You in The Wrong Time

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 yell at the doctor like last time, all

did not show any

let out

next to Madeline, she waved her hand

no use, she does

Madeline raised her hand

Federick was amazed.

said, “When the doctor is here, we will let the doctor examine

then lowered

back to her usual state and being shut off

this was how children with

finally

Federick was dumbfounded.

overjoyed.

held her

also held

a pinky promise to her and said, “It’s a promise, you will let the doctor examine you and I will make your barbie doll a

with

were filled with tears

she rarely reacts to things or people from the outside world. Besides me, this is the first time she responded to someone speaking

That’s wonderful.

shows that the treatment here

think that she was

him cry. “You are right. I’m content with her getting better little by little. I’ll be very

a tissue to

sorry to show you

isn’t it?” asked Kathleen. She then said in a gentle tone, “As long as the kid stays safe

own

matters. I just want my Madeline

came in

by one, the doctor examined the

Madeline’s turn, the doctor asked, “Madeline, do you still remember

She remained silent.

you,” the

that

might be that Madeline had caused a scene last time during the examination which left an impression on

normal for

time that

you are very good

was a huge

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

doctor glanced at Kathleen and

on behalf of Gemma,”

saw that she had a friendly smile. “We need someone like

Kathleen was stunned.

for the charity work,” the doctor further

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