Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 112

Christopher couldn't stop frowning.Why did Astrid come back right now? I heard she worked as awar correspondent for a few years.Christopher typed out a reply: Ill do my best to be a good friendto her.Osvald: It's up to you. I just want you to keep an eye on her. That's it.Christopher let out acold snort.Is he saying that I'm overthinking?Christopher went to watch the live stream andhappened to see Kathleen bringing Astrid to their rooms. This is your room. Nancy and I are livingon this floor, so if you need any help, just let us know.” Kathleen was both gentle and

thoughtful Astrid chuckled. “All right. This is my first time on a variety show, so I'm completelybaffled. Please let me know if I do anything wrong!"“This is my first time, too.” A smile nudgedKathleen's lips. “We can learn together.”“Sure,” Astrid replied cheerfully. “I worked as a warcorrespondent overseas previously. A year ago, a grenade splinter cut across my forehead, and Inearly lost my life. I was traumatized and ended up coming home."Kathleen nodded inacknowledgment.She actually didn't want to ask personal questions, for she knew how to respectsomeone else's privacy.Now that Astrid chose to reveal everything herself, Kathleen had to playalong. “You did great.”If I don't do it, someone else will,” Astrid responded. “It might be dangerous,but I think it's a meaningful job. Compared to normal jobs, I think mine is far moresignificant.”“Every job has its own significance,” Kathleen told her.Astrid met her gaze thoughtfully.“You're right.""Let’s head down to join everyone downstairs.” Kathleen smiled.Astrid nodded andreached out to take Kathleen's hand. “Oh, your hand is soft, unlike mine. I didn't get to take care ofmy hands previously, so they are pretty rough.”Kathleen’s lips curved. “You can start now. Yourhands will be like mine soon.”"All right. Whatever you say.” Astrid's lips twitched. With that, both ofthem headed down the stairs.Strangely, I felt really uncomfortable after hearing Astrid's words. Wasit only me?I feel the same way, too! She seemed to be mocking Kathleen! But she’s way better withher words than Kylie.You're reading too much into her words. She was just lamenting how hard herlife used to be. I can't believe you interpreted her words that way. think Astrid’s being honest. Sherevealed her identity outright so that Kathleen wouldn't misunderstand things, right?I don't thinkthere's anything wrong with Astrid’s remarks. She wasn't lying. Her job was really tough.Yes, her jobwas tough, but there was no need for her to insult other jobs! Kathleen's right. Every job has its ownhardship. We all work our asses off to earn money. She isn't the only one who's having a hard time!lcan't stand it when she commented how soft Kathleen's hand was. She even said her hands arerough because of her job. Obviously, she was mocking Kathleen.The netizens began arguingagain.Christopher read the comments as his expression turned dark.The shooting went onsmoothly.That afternoon, the production team told them that some special guests would be comingfor dinner that night and they should pay extra attention to those guests.However, the productionteam didn’t mention how special the guests were.Everyone felt nervous at that piece of news.Astridasked deliberately, “Kathleen, who do you think the customers would be?"Kathleen shook her head.“I don't know.""l thought you'd know who they are,” Astrid commented.Kathleen's voice was calm asshe replied, “Why would I know when none of you know?"Astrid gave her a sidelong glance." WillKathleen prepare dinner alone tonight?” Nancy asked Steve.Steve hesitated for a while."If you don'tmind, I can prepare dinner,” Astrid offered gaily. “My looks might suggest otherwise, but I'm a greatcook. I have the potential to be a good wife and mother.”Nancy fell silent sheepishly. So what if youhave the potential to be a good wife and mother? Is that something that is worth bragging about?That sounds really strange.”It will be tiring if you handle everything alone. You and Kathleen shouldwork together,” Steve said.”Sure. I heard that Kathleen's a great cook. I shall take the opportunity tolearn from her!” Astrid agreed readily. “Kathleen, please teach me well.""Let’s each prepare our ownsignature dishes for dinner,” Kathleen suggested nonchalantly. “What do you think, Astrid?"After apause, Astrid replied, “Sure.”"I'll teach you sometime later,” Kathleen assured her with a grin. “Ipromise I'll teach you everything you want.” Astrid pursed her lips.What an inconspicuousretort.Nancy shot a look at Astrid and sneered inwardly.After that, Kathleen turned around and wentto the kitchen to prepare the ingredients.Astrid went after her.In the kitchen, Astrid said happily,"What a wide kitchen. I just realized that there is a dishwasher here. That eases our work.”"When shewas busy touring the kitchen, everyone else had already gotten to work.Shortly after, Astrid went tothem. “I need some garlic."John gave her the garlic he had just peeled. “Here, these arepeeled.”"Wow, you're fast!” Astrid was surprised. “How did you do that?"John’s lips twitched. “I didthis when you were strolling around."Astrid was speechless.After his encounter with Kylie, John wasequipped with the ability to distinguish flattery words.Nancy bit her lip and tried hard to tamp downher laughter.She hadn't expected John to be the first one to speak up.He must've been badlytormented by Kylie.None of them wanted another Kylie among them, for it was really exhausting tokeep cleaning up her mess Astrid froze. She glanced at Kathleen before turning to John. “John, doyou hate me?” A smile played on her lips as she posed that question.John continued peeling thegarlic. “If you don't say a word, I might fall in love with you.”Astrid fell silent. Nancy gave John a kick."Stop joking around. Your fans will be upset if they hear that.””I love my fans the most!” Johnbeamed. “I hope they love me forever and never abandon me. I'll do my best!”"Nancy's kick relievedthe tension in the air."Why do you need garlic?” Nancy asked.”I'll get them minced,” Astrid repliedstonily. “But we don't have the tools here, do we?""Yes, we do. None of us use it because we have towash it after using it,” Nancy explained.Astrid couldn't hide her surprise. “Huh? What should I do,then? I don't know how to mince garlic using knives. Oh, I'm a fool. I can take pictures well using acamera, but I'm not a good cook. Kathleen's different, though. She can act and cook well. I envyher."Kathleen ignored her."Kathleen, can you help me mince the garlic? Thank you,” Astridrequested.