Divorce Anxiety (Kathleen and Samuel)

After the charity work had ended, Sophie escorted Kathleen out of the charity home.

“Does your hand still hurt?” Sophie asked.

Kathleen shook her head and replied, “It doesn’t hurt anymore.”

Sophie noticed Kathleen’s dejected mood and consoled, “Everyone was like you when they first volunteer here. Even though they might not have encountered situations where the children were having episodes, they felt the same way as you when they heard about the parents.”

Kathleen bit her lips and asked, “What are the chances of recovery for these children?”

“The chances are slim. Even if they’ve recovered, there are still possibilities for them to be triggered again.” Sophie sighed and continued, “As of now, there’s still no definite explanation as to why this happens. There’s no cure for it as well.”

Gloomily, Kathleen said, “Ms. Campbell, I don’t know how to explain my feelings. After seeing those children and their parents, I’m worried that my own child will be like this too. Am I being very selfish? The first thing I thought about is myself after witnessing what happened.”

Sophie patted her shoulder and said, “You silly child. It’s normal to feel this way. When you get pregnant in the future, you just have to make sure that you’re feeling happy at all times. Everything is fine if you give birth safely. Stop overthinking.”

Feeling happy at all times? I want to but I’m suffering.

That was the reason why Kathleen was feeling upset. She was worried that her suffering would affect her child.

With a gentle tone, Sophie said, “You’re a kind-hearted person. God will not mistreat you.”

“Ms. Campbell, I really like this place. Can I continue to volunteer here?” Kathleen asked.

Sophie nodded and replied, “Of course! We will always welcome you.”

“Thank you!” Kathleen was delighted upon hearing that.

Just then, a black Mercedes-Benz stopped in front of her.

Federick got off the car and said, “Kathleen, I’m here to apologize to you.”

Puzzled, Kathleen asked, “Federick, how’s Madeline?”

“My mum’s looking after her. Don’t worry, my mum has experience taking care of Madeline,” he explained.

Feeling relieved, she nodded.

“You guys can continue chatting. I have something to deal with, so I’ll take my leave now.” With that said, Sophie turned around and left.

and asked, “May

family is waiting for me to

she might misunderstand, so he continued, “I’ll send you

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.

books on the seat. Embarrassed,

move those books to the

was afraid it would be too troublesome, so she suggested, “Federick, you

a faint smile, Federick said, “Okay, that works too. These books are quite

and got into the

well and fastened his seat belt. He

told him the address of

a moment before regaining his composure and said, “Okay,

well, so she

my company. The one you’re looking at is a story I’ve written for

be a good read

a smile,

why is the story not

accident and couldn’t draw anymore. I couldn’t find another illustrator to replace him, so the sequel

at his

a reason why you’re looking for me?”

be volunteering here next time,”

and replied, “Yes, as long as

great! Autistic children don’t really interact with anyone since they’re too immersed in their own worlds. If there’s a way to pique their interest in interacting with others, there might be a chance to cure this

to

reacted to your words today. Will it trouble you if I ask you

course not. Federick, you don’t have to be so polite when speaking to

not let Kathleen help out with nothing in return, so he offered, “That’s good to hear! Feel free to let

“Federick, can I have

like it.” Federick happily gifted

the book in her arms and said, “Okay,

at the entrance

looking at the magnificent mansion, Federick was reminded

that Federick

you in after what happened to your parents. Don’t worry, I did not misunderstand anything. I won’t go around talking

breathed a sigh of

now.” Federick drove away