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

journey back,

home, Samuel took out his

missed

her lips, she said, “You

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

of her pale wrist and said,

in shock. She stammered, “W-What did

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

the child

had not

Samuel suddenly wanted a daughter of

stiff, and her face was

Are you out of your mind?” Kathleen could

Samuel frowned. “What?”

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 sort of unhealthy

“What do you

would have a father 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 even comes home. He would also drop everything and run to the mistress

not expected her to care

would be spending time with them on New Year’s and on Father’s Day. You would constantly be with your other

She felt incredibly heartbroken.

thought of it made her heart clench in

Kathleen wasn’t stupid.

let her own child go through such

dead than let them

pursed his lips. “You’re overthinking

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

Kathleen got out of the car

sigh as he stared

plans to have children

won’t Kathleen believe

Kathleen entered the apartment.

ladened with dishes prepared by

a plate of food and sat down

she was going to eat more to replenish her energy and

a sound came from the door, and

Kathleen was momentarily stunned.

Nicolette? She left him so many

and took off his coat. He proceeded to wash

of food and

of them were

as if the argument

their meal, Kathleen prepared to wash the