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.”

Kathleen and asked, “May

family is waiting for me to dine

so he continued, “I’ll send you back home then. We can

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.

books on the seat. Embarrassed, he said,

to move those books to

so she suggested, “Federick, you don’t have to move them. I can sit at the

smile, Federick said, “Okay, that

and got into

into the car as well and fastened

told him the address of the

a moment before regaining his composure

well, so she took one and asked,

picture books published by my company. The one

it to be a good read and said, “This

a smile,

is the story not completed?”

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

nodded at

is there a reason why you’re looking for

wanted to ask if you’ll be volunteering here next time,”

and replied, “Yes, as long

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

to listen to

to your words today. Will it trouble you if I ask

not. Federick, you don’t have to be so polite when speaking to

Kathleen help out with nothing in return, so he offered, “That’s good to hear!

can

you like it.” Federick

book in her arms and said, “Okay, I’ll take it

the entrance

looking at the magnificent mansion, Federick was reminded of that

worried that Federick

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