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.

of them got into

the journey back, they did

they arrived home, Samuel took out his phone and glanced

multiple missed calls

Pursing her lips, she said, “You should go if you have matters

she unbuckled her seatbelt and prepared to get out of the

ahold of her pale wrist and said,

froze in shock. She stammered, “W-What did you

a child.” Samuel’s voice was hoarse. “It doesn’t matter if

the child is

had not

suddenly wanted a daughter of

was still frozen stiff, and her face

your mind?” Kathleen could not believe

Samuel frowned. “What?”

sorrowful. “Even I can’t stand being in this household, and you expect my child to grow up in this

asked, “What do

the child’s father would always return home late, that is, if he even comes home. He would also drop everything and run to the mistress the moment she calls. Can this be considered a

had not expected her to care about such

them on New Year’s and on Father’s Day. You would constantly be with your other child, playing with them, and taking them to amusement parks. What would happen to my child then?” Tears started to

She felt incredibly heartbroken.

made

Kathleen wasn’t stupid.

to let her own child go through

her child that their father was dead than let them know that their father did not

pursed his lips. “You’re overthinking

who made me think this way? You made me think that you would sleep with

Kathleen got out of the car and entered

heaved a sigh as he stared after Kathleen’s retreating

plans to have

Kathleen

Kathleen entered the apartment.

with dishes prepared

of food and

she was

came from the door, and Samuel

Kathleen was momentarily stunned.

didn’t go to Nicolette? She left him so many

room and took off his coat. He proceeded to

he also grabbed a plate of food and sat down to

two of them were

if the argument had

finishing their meal, Kathleen prepared to wash the