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

the journey back, they did

Samuel took out

had multiple missed calls

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

that, she unbuckled her seatbelt and

Samuel grabbed ahold of her pale wrist and

froze in shock. She stammered,

hoarse. “It doesn’t matter if the child’s a boy or

the child

he had not

suddenly wanted a daughter of

still frozen stiff,

your mind?” Kathleen could

Samuel frowned. “What?”

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

Samuel asked, “What do you

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

her to care

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 them to amusement parks. What would

She felt incredibly heartbroken.

mere thought of it made her heart clench in

Kathleen wasn’t stupid.

let her own child go

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

pursed his lips.

made me think this way? You made me think that

the car and entered the entrance to

heaved a sigh as he stared after Kathleen’s retreating

to

Kathleen

Kathleen entered the apartment.

was ladened with dishes prepared

a plate of food and sat down to

too much energy that day. Thus, she was going to eat more to replenish her energy and

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

Kathleen was momentarily stunned.

didn’t go to Nicolette? She left him

and took off his

of

two of them

if the argument

Kathleen