Josephine had disappeared to the neighbouring pubs to drink and returned past midnight. It was time to see a psychiatrist and seek professional help, their pastor had done everything possible and failed. Mark called his secretary, Jackie, to arrange a meeting with the renowned Bulamu family counsellor.

At first, she had refused to go, but he forced her into their maroon Rav4 SUV and drove off. She was in self-denial. He prayed their troubles and animosities would end soon. After a long and tedious session, the doctor requested them to see her every Wednesday. Josephine promised to be with him as they work through their marital problems.

The second session was an ultimate success, and he felt some warmth in his heart. Things would be better now. How wrong he was!
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