All Too Late

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.

I have something to deal with, so I’ll take my leave now.” With that said,

asked, “May I treat

is waiting for me to dine

Federick was worried that she might misunderstand, so he continued, “I’ll send you back home then. We can chat in

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.

opened the passenger seat’s door and saw some children’s picture books on the seat. Embarrassed, he

planned to move those books to

troublesome, so she suggested, “Federick, you

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

smiled and got

the car as well and fastened his

address of the

was stunned for a moment before regaining

books in the backseat as well, so she

and replied, “These are some picture books published by my company. The one you’re looking at is a story I’ve

to be a good read and said,

a smile, Federick

the story not completed?” Kathleen asked in

this summer, 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

there a reason why you’re looking for me?” she asked

you’ll be volunteering here next time,” Federick

“Yes, as long as I have the

interact with anyone since they’re too immersed in their own worlds. If

to listen

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

gently replied, “Of course not. Federick, you don’t have to be so polite when speaking to me. It’s

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

“Federick, can I have

can have it if you like it.” Federick happily gifted her

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

they arrived at the entrance of the

mansion, Federick was reminded of

that Federick might misunderstand.