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.

of them got into

journey back,

home, Samuel took out his

missed

before averting her gaze. Pursing her lips, she said, “You should go if you have matters to attend

her seatbelt and prepared to get

grabbed ahold of her pale wrist and said, “Let’s have

She stammered, “W-What did you

Samuel’s voice was hoarse. “It doesn’t matter if

as the child

had not liked

Samuel suddenly wanted a daughter

still frozen stiff, and

mind?” Kathleen could not believe

Samuel frowned. “What?”

sorrowful. “Even I can’t stand being in this household, and

“What

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 the

expected her to

be spending time with them on New Year’s and on Father’s Day. You would constantly be with your other child, playing with them, and taking them to amusement parks. What would happen to my child then?” Tears started to fall from Kathleen’s eyes

She felt incredibly heartbroken.

thought of it made her heart clench

Kathleen wasn’t stupid.

let her own child go through such

was dead than let them know

lips. “You’re overthinking

thinking too much? Aren’t you the one who made me think this way? You made me think that

car and entered the entrance to their

heaved a sigh as he stared after

had no plans to have children

won’t Kathleen believe

Kathleen entered the apartment.

prepared by Maria. The food was still

helped herself to a plate of food and sat

that day. Thus, she was going

sound came from the door, and

Kathleen was momentarily stunned.

Nicolette? She left

and took off

grabbed a plate of food and sat down

of

as if the argument had never

finishing their meal, Kathleen prepared to

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