Divorce Anxiety

Kathleen was moved because Federick truly cared about Madeline.

“Federick, it’s great that you found Madeline,” Kathleen reassured the former as she took a step forward. “Let’s take her to the hospital for a quick checkup.”

“Okay.” Federick nodded his head in agreement.

He knew he should keep a lid on his emotions.

With Madeline in his arms, Federick turned to leave.

Resting her chin on her father’s shoulder, Madeline turned around to look at Kathleen.

She stared at Kathleen and Samuel with a pair of discerning eyes.

Then, she smiled at Kathleen.

Kathleen was surprised. She returned the smile after a moment.

The way Madeline quietly stared at her made her seem like a pretty little angel.

Consequently, Kathleen felt pained when she thought of the situation Madeline was in.

Soon, they arrived at the parking lot.

Federick helped Madeline into the car before turning to Kathleen and returning the coat.

“Kathleen, Mr. Macari, thank you so much.” There were two tear streaks on Federick’s handsome face.

“It was no trouble at all, Federick,” Kathleen replied. “As long as I was of help to Madeline, I would do all of it again.”

“Thank you.” Federick was truly grateful. “I’ll take Madeline to the hospital. Both of you must be tired. You should go home and get some rest.”

“Federick, can I visit Madeline tomorrow?” Kathleen asked. “She only ventured out alone because of the promise she made with me.”

“You’re more than welcome to,” Federick replied. “Kathleen, it wasn’t your fault. It’s the nature of Madeline’s illness. This is all on me. Due to my negligence, I seldom spent time with her.”

“Federick, I’ve heard many stories about autistic children. You’re doing your best with Madeline.” Kathleen comforted. “I’m sure she will get better.”

“All right.” Federick nodded slightly. “I’ll take my leave then.”

“Goodbye,” Kathleen said.

“Goodbye.”

Federick got into his car and drove off.

Kathleen turned around and passed Samuel the coat. “Put it on. Don’t catch a cold.”

Accepting the proffered coat, Samuel replied, “Let’s head back as well.”

Kathleen nodded in agreement.

them got into

back,

Samuel took out his phone and glanced at the

multiple missed calls

at it briefly before averting her gaze. Pursing her lips, she

her seatbelt and prepared to get out

ahold of her pale wrist and said,

shock. She stammered, “W-What

was hoarse. “It

long as the child

he had not liked

Madeline, Samuel suddenly wanted a

still frozen stiff, and her

Are you out of your mind?”

Samuel frowned. “What?”

would you want a child now?” Kathleen’s expression was sorrowful. “Even I can’t stand being in this household, and you expect my child to grow up in this

“What do

who keeps a mistress on the side! For the sake of his mistress, the child’s father would always return home late, that is, if he

expected her to

a child with Nicolette? You would be spending time with them on New Year’s and on Father’s Day. You would constantly be with your other child, playing with them, and taking

She felt incredibly heartbroken.

thought of it made her

Kathleen wasn’t stupid.

to let her own

was dead than let them know that their father did not love them in the

lips.

one who made me think this way? You made me think that you would sleep with Nicolette,” Kathleen said disdainfully. “I refuse to take the risk. I

that, Kathleen got out of the car and entered

he

plans to have children

won’t Kathleen

Kathleen entered the apartment.

table was ladened with dishes prepared by Maria. The

of food and sat

was going to eat more to replenish

a moment, a sound came from the door, and Samuel walked

Kathleen was momentarily stunned.

Nicolette? She left him so

the room and took off his coat. He proceeded

grabbed a plate of food and sat down

of them were

was as if the

finishing their meal, Kathleen prepared to