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

journey back,

home, Samuel took out

had multiple missed

glanced at it briefly before averting her gaze. Pursing her lips, she said, “You should go if

that, she unbuckled her seatbelt and prepared to get out of

of her pale wrist and said, “Let’s have a

shock. She stammered, “W-What did you just

hoarse. “It

as the

had not liked

suddenly wanted a

was still frozen stiff,

Are you out of your mind?” Kathleen could not believe

Samuel frowned. “What?”

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 sort

Samuel asked, “What

that is, if he even comes home. He would also drop everything and

her to care about such

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

She felt incredibly heartbroken.

mere thought of it made

Kathleen wasn’t stupid.

her own child go through

her child that their father was dead than let them know that their father

lips. “You’re overthinking

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. “I refuse to take the risk. I

out of the car and entered

as he

plans to have children with

Kathleen believe

Kathleen entered the apartment.

table was ladened with dishes prepared by Maria. The food was

herself to a plate of

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

the

Kathleen was momentarily stunned.

to Nicolette? She

off

plate of food and sat down

of

the

their meal, Kathleen