Chapter 167

Owen avoided using overly technical terms. From their conversation, he learned that Julia had only felt truly happy during the first two years of her seven-year marriage. And the rest... Especially after another woman came in between her and Sebastian. Worse still, her son began drifting away and voicing complaints. That was the final straw for Julia. She fell silent, and he gently asked, "Do you mind if I call you Julia?" Building rapport with his patients was crucial. It helped them trust him faster, making the therapy process smoother and more likely to succeed. Julia gave a slight nod. "Depression can be called an illness, but also not quite," he said, watching her expression. "Don't put any pressure on yourself. Let your emotions out, and it'll heal with time." Owen didn't probe too deeply for their first session. He wasn't sure whether Sebastian's betrayal had been emotional or physical, but what he did know was that it caused Julia deep pain. She gave a strained smi