Divorce Anxiety

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.

something to deal with, so I’ll take my leave now.”

and asked, “May I treat you

for me to

that she might misunderstand, so he continued, “I’ll send you back home

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.

some children’s picture books on the seat. Embarrassed,

move those books to the

would be too troublesome, so she suggested, “Federick, you

faint smile, Federick said, “Okay, that works

got

car as well and fastened his seat belt. He asked, “Where do you

him the address of

was stunned for a moment before regaining

in the backseat as well, so she took one and

The one you’re looking at is a story I’ve written for Madeline. An

found it to be a good read and

a smile, Federick

not completed?” Kathleen

illustrator got into an accident and couldn’t draw anymore. I couldn’t find

at

you’re looking for me?”

wanted to ask if you’ll be volunteering here

and replied, “Yes, as long as I have the time

relieved upon hearing that. “That’s great! Autistic children don’t really interact with anyone since they’re too immersed in their own

continued to listen to

you if I ask you to communicate with

Federick, you don’t have to be

in return, so he offered, “That’s good to hear! Feel free to let me know if you

“Federick, can I have this

like it.” Federick happily gifted

in her arms and said, “Okay,

the entrance

the magnificent mansion, Federick was

was worried that Federick