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.

looked at Kathleen and asked, “May I treat

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

might misunderstand, so he continued, “I’ll send you back home then. We

“Okay.” Kathleen nodded.

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

to move those books

she suggested, “Federick, you don’t have to move them. I can sit

faint smile, Federick said, “Okay, that

and got into

and fastened his seat belt. He

told him the address of the

a moment before regaining his composure and said,

backseat as well, so she

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

to be a good

a smile,

is the story not completed?” Kathleen asked in

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

at his

why you’re looking

if you’ll be volunteering here next time,” Federick

long as I have the time

relieved upon hearing that. “That’s 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

continued to

trouble you if I ask you to communicate

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

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

“Federick, can

if you like it.” Federick happily gifted her

her arms

at the entrance

looking at the magnificent mansion, Federick was reminded of

that

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

breathed a sigh of relief and said,

leave now.” Federick drove away