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.
so I’ll take my leave now.” With
“May I
is waiting for me to dine
he continued, “I’ll send you
“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.
on the seat. Embarrassed, he said, “I’m sorry.
move those books to
afraid it would be too troublesome, so she suggested, “Federick, you don’t have to
Federick said, “Okay, that works too. These books are
got into the
into the car as well and fastened his seat belt. He asked,
address of the
moment before regaining his composure and said,
well, so she took one and asked, “Federick, what are
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 drew the pictures
found it to be a good read and
a smile, Federick
not completed?”
but the illustrator got into an accident and couldn’t draw anymore. I couldn’t find another illustrator to replace him, so the sequel has to be delayed,”
nodded at his
reason why you’re looking for me?” she asked out
if you’ll be volunteering
nodded and replied, “Yes, as long as I have the time for
really interact with anyone since they’re too immersed in their own worlds. If there’s a way to pique their
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you if I ask you to communicate with
Federick, you don’t have to be so
Kathleen help out with nothing in return, so he offered, “That’s good to hear! Feel free to let me know if you need
“Federick, can
like it.” Federick happily gifted her the
wrapped the book in her arms and
the entrance of the
mansion, Federick was reminded
was worried that