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 I treat you to

sorry, Federick. My family is waiting for me to dine with them at home,” she

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

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.

on the seat.

to move those books to the

was afraid it would be too troublesome, so she suggested, “Federick, you don’t have to

said, “Okay, that works too. These books are

smiled and got

and fastened his seat belt. He

him the address of

for a moment before regaining his composure

in the backseat as well, so she took one and asked, “Federick, what are

one you’re looking at is a story I’ve written for Madeline. An illustrator drew the pictures

it to be a good read and said, “This is

a smile,

story not completed?” Kathleen asked in

but the illustrator got into an accident and couldn’t draw anymore. I

nodded at

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

just wanted to ask if you’ll be volunteering here next

long as I have the

too immersed in their own worlds. If there’s a way to pique their interest in interacting with others, there might be a

continued to listen to

today. Will it trouble you if I ask you to

course not. Federick, you don’t have to be so polite when speaking to me. It’s my pleasure to help

return, so he offered, “That’s good to hear! Feel free

asked, “Federick, can I have this

it if you like it.” Federick happily gifted her

her arms and said, “Okay,

at the entrance of the Macari

mansion, Federick

worried that Federick

smile, he said, “I know that the Macari family took you in after what happened

breathed a sigh of

take my leave now.” Federick drove away with a