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.

two of them got

the journey back, they did not

out his phone and glanced

had multiple missed

it briefly before averting her gaze. Pursing her lips, she said, “You should

and prepared to get

her pale

stammered, “W-What

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

as the

had

Madeline, Samuel suddenly wanted a daughter

frozen stiff,

Are you out of your mind?” Kathleen could

Samuel frowned. “What?”

stand being in this

Samuel asked, “What do

side! For the sake of his mistress, the child’s father would always return home late, that is, if he even comes home. He would also

her to care

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

She felt incredibly heartbroken.

thought of it made her heart

Kathleen wasn’t stupid.

let her own child go through

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

his lips. “You’re

thinking too much? Aren’t you the one who made me think this way? You made me think that you would sleep with Nicolette,” Kathleen said disdainfully.

car and entered the entrance to

sigh as he stared

no plans to have

Kathleen believe

Kathleen entered the apartment.

table was ladened with dishes prepared by

a plate of food and

expended too much energy that day. Thus, she was going

the door, and Samuel walked into

Kathleen was momentarily stunned.

Nicolette? She left him

off his

plate of food and sat down to

two of them were

the argument

Kathleen prepared to wash