Chapter 645: 645: Show Sincerity
He Clings to Me Every Night
Daniel Marshall took in everything the psychologist said.
Danielâs eyes involuntarily squinted, his pupils contracted, and his facial expression twitched somewhat.
There were also surging emotions within Daniel.
The three primary symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder noted by the psychologist, he had them all.
Especially in the first year after Charmy Bennettâs death, he often suffered from insomnia and nightmares, always recalling the horrible state in which she died. His mind was filled as if with blood, and he often wished he could go back to before the accident, preferring that he was the one hit by the carâ¦
During that period, his only solace was alcohol.
Only when he was drunk could he forget the pain and fall asleep.
Even when his grandfather advised him to have a child, he mentally convinced himself with various excuses. He fancied that he could live happily with Olivia Jenkins without children, which was a sign of his avoidance behavior.
Every time he thought of Charmyâs gruesome state in the accident, he would feel utterly devastated, terrified that Olivia might leave him in the same way⦠This was a symptom of traumatic re-experiencing.
Before he met Olivia, he thought he was quite fine and seldom recalled the pain of the past. He thought he could live a normal life until Olivia was forced to have children. The constant mention of children in their lives brought the painful memories of the past vividly back into his mind; he couldnât shake them off, and they accompanied him to this very day.
Actually, he felt very helpless. He didnât want it to be like this, but he couldnât escape it.
He was always in turmoil, sometimes distressed. As a result, he felt that Olivia didnât trust him, like she was forcing himâ¦
Daniel was silent for a long time. Martin Wallace was very worried about him, so he patted him on the shoulder and comforted, âYou should be clear about your situation now. Donât worry, we will all help you, accompany you. With the help of a psychologist, you can certainly overcome this, everything will be fine.â
âThank you!â Danielâs hand patted Martinâs hand lightly, as if telling him he was okay.
Then, Daniel picked up his pen and started to fill out the form seriously.
Martin felt uncomfortable, an indescribable feeling in his heart.
All these years, they had watched how Daniel coped, hoping that he would find some luck.
They thought that after he was married everything would get better, that he could find happiness, and have someone by his side. They didnât expect his situation to get worse, it was too harsh on him, and couldnât help feeling pity for him.
Having known Daniel for so many years, whether it was dealing with the Marshall Family affairs, in the business world, or even in his marriage, it wasnât easy for Daniel. Hopefully, after overcoming this hurdle, he can be peaceful and smooth in the future.
After Daniel finished filling out the form, he handed it to Martin. His deep eyes were unblinking as he stared at Martin, his hoarse voice serious, âI agree to undergo therapy. Let me deal with Olivia, we should face it ourselves. This time, I wonât back down.â
âGreat! Iâll give this form to the psychologist tonight, and first get his opinion. You know everything now, so you should be mentally prepared. As a brother, Iâve seen it all and donât want you to live apart. I will help to convince Olivia to let go of the idea of separating.â
A hint of relief appeared on Danielâs face along with a soft smile, âMartin, thank you. I know you are looking out for me. Sometimes, I just canât control my temper when I am angry, which leads to inappropriate words.
As for the issues between Olivia and me, donât intervene anymore. Whether itâs separation or anything else, itâs between her and me. I donât want her to misunderstand me anymore, and itâs time for me to demonstrate my sincerity.â