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.

Kathleen and asked, “May I treat you

family is waiting for me to dine with them at home,”

misunderstand, so he continued, “I’ll send you back home then. We can chat in the

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.

seat’s door and saw some children’s picture books on the seat. Embarrassed, he said, “I’m sorry. I forgot that I put some books

move those

afraid it would be too troublesome, so she suggested, “Federick, you don’t have to move them. I can

that works

smiled and got

the car as well and fastened his seat belt. He asked, “Where do

address of the

for a moment before regaining his composure and said,

so she

and replied, “These are some picture books published by my company. The one you’re looking at is a story I’ve written for Madeline. An illustrator drew the pictures

be a good read and

a smile, Federick replied,

story not completed?” Kathleen asked

was going to publish the sequel this summer, but the illustrator got into an accident and couldn’t draw anymore. I couldn’t find another

at

why you’re looking for me?” she asked out of

to ask if you’ll be

replied, “Yes, as long as I have the time

their own worlds. If there’s a way to

continued to

today. Will it trouble you if I ask you to communicate with

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

return, so he offered, “That’s good to hear! Feel free to let me know if you

asked, “Federick, can I

can have it if you like it.” Federick happily gifted her

book in her arms and said, “Okay, I’ll take it

arrived at the

magnificent mansion, Federick was

was worried that Federick might misunderstand.

gentle smile, he said, “I know that the Macari family took you in after what happened to your parents. Don’t worry, I did not misunderstand anything.

of relief and said, “Thank

my leave now.” Federick drove away with a wave of