Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 125

Nicolette’s return to the Yoeger family had nothing to do with Kathleen.She only wanted to replace outabout her mother's past and identity.That was all she wanted.That night, Kathleen tossed and turnedand couldn't sleep.After all, Nicolette's existence perturbed her.Shouldn't Samuel be worried aboutNicolette’s safety to release her now? Won't he be scared that I would take revenge on her? Or is heconfident about his capability to protect her? Right, perhaps he's that confident. However, Kathleendespised Nicolette for causing death to her two unborn children because of Nicolette's selfishness,only wanting to save herself.She didn't even let me offlHowever, Kathleen had never thought ofkilling Nicolette because it was illegal.If Nicolette were to provoke her, Kathleen wouldn't let hergo.Glancing at Valerie, who was sleeping on the couch, Kathleen didn't wake her up. Instead, shecovered herself with a coat and walked toward the balcony to enjoy the breeze.In reality, she didn'tknow why she felt so conflicted.She had repeatedly told herself that it mattered nothing to her, evenif Samuel liked Nicolette.However, bitter resentment and anger washed over her.Perhaps Samueldidn't even take my unborn children seriously. After all, he had never care of them. Hence, it'snormal that he was unconcerned about it, but...Kathleen lowered her head as tears rolled down hercheeks.My babies..."Why don't you know how to take care of your body?” Samuel's frosty voice rangout behind her.Kathleen was startled.Then, she turned around and looked at Samuel coldly beforesaying, “It's late now. Why are you here?"*What about you?” Samuel took a step forward and lookeddown at her, a head shorter than himself, from high above.One year was neither long norshort.Kathleen wasn't as innocent and young as before and had adorably puffy cheeks back then.However, her delicate facial features grew sharper and more exquisite now. Moreover, her pair ofsparkly eyes weren't seductive. Instead, they were crystal clear.”I'm here for some fresh air.” Kathleenpursed her lips and continued, “I'm going back now."With that, she walked past Samuel.The nextinstant, he grabbed at her wrist and asked in a deep voice, “Why are you crying?"“It's the wind,”Kathleen answered calmly.Samuel’s voice became heavier as he said, “You're lying to me."Kathleenshoved his hand away and said in annoyance, “You don't know me!"The next moment, Samuelimmediately blocked her path and said in a husky voice, “At least I can tell when you're tellinglies.""Haha!" Kathleen let out a self-deprecating laugh. “Oh! You sure have sharp eyes, Mr. Macari!Then do you know why I want to lie to you?"Samuel's eyes darkened as he heard her words. “It'sbecause you're trying to brush me off."“Yeah, you're right! I'm glad that you know yourself well.”Kathleen sighed and continued, “I'm brushing you off on purpose. Plus, I dislike you, and I hate you!I've got nothing to do with you! So, can you leave me alone?"Samuel froze at that."Samuel, I'veasked you to spare me, haven't I?” A pang of painful sensation hit her head as she continued, “Stoptorturing me. Aren't you pestering me just to vent your anger, for I have dumped you?"“No, I'mnot.” Samuel's gaze fell. An unbearable feeling rose within him as he witnessed Kathleen breakdown before him. Then, he swallowed his pride and said apologetically, “Kate, I'm sorry. I reallyam."Glancing over at him, she saw his eyes were red.Kathleen smiled faintly. “Why do you have tokeep pestering me, then? Do you want me to die?"After her voice fell, Samuel pulled her into hisarms. The coats draped over their shoulders immediately fell onto the ground due to theimpact.Hugging her tightly in his arms, he suddenly realized she was skinny and fragile.Panicked,Samuel explained, “Katie, I never want you to die. Not for the world. I even wish I could die for youjust because I want you to live happily.”Kathleen sniffed in his fresh body scent. With her reddenedeyes, she said, “Can you let me go? Stop bothering me, can you? I'll think of my babies wheneveryou appear before me. Do you know how it feels to have them slowly flowing out of my body? Doyou understand how I feel?"Samuel’s heart broke.He didn't know how to comfort her.Moreover, hedidn't know how to react to her abruptness.After all, what he said was pointless, and she wouldn'tlisten to him Kathleen wasn't like this before this. Why? Could it be...He kissed her hair with his thinlips. “Nicolette’s return to the Yoeger family has nothing to do with me."Kathleen replied coldly,"Why do you want to tell me this?"Samuel said huskily, “The breaking news that you read wasreleased by the Yoeger family. It's not me. It's been a year since I had anything to do with Nicolette.Now, there's nothing at all.”Kathleen pushed him away and smiled in despair. “Do you think I'm thateasy to fool?"Nicolette was staying in his place before this, and everyone in Jadeborough knewabout it.Hearing her response, Samuel fixed his eyes on hers and said, “Why do I have to fool you?What's the point, then? Will you accept me even if I lie?"Kathleen bit her lip."Don’t you know thatthose you heard are only rumors in Jadeborough?” Samuel stared into her clear eyes beforecontinuing, “I had been waiting for you to come back. Then, I was pursuing you again. Do you thinkI would have anything to do with her again?"“There’s some fact to the rumors, anyway.” Then, sheglanced at Samuel solemnly and said, “Would you dare to say that you're not protecting and takingcare of her for an entire year?"Locking his gaze on her delicate and elegant face, Samuel responded,“Yes. I took care of her for a year."Kathleen remained indifferent.”If you think locking her up in SpiritVilla is a form of taking care of her, I'll admit it,” Samuel said coldly.Confused, Kathleen asked, “SpiritVilla?"Spirit Villa, the eeriest villa according to everyone in Jadeborough?“Impossible!” Kathleendidn't believe his words. “You can't deceive me!"Samuel bent down and grabbed their coats fromthe floor.He covered his coat on Kathleen's body and said, “Come to my ward. I'll prove it toyou."Kathleen hesitated.Samuel took her hand in his and strode down the balcony.At the elevator,Kathleen retracted her hand and rubbed it on her clothes in disgust.Samuel huffed upon seeingthat. What an immature girl!Shortly after that, they stepped out of the elevator after its door dingedopen.Holding her hand in his, Samuel dragged her to his ward.Then, he handed over a tablet to herand said, “It's the surveillance footage in Spirit Villa for that year. Watch it yourself."Kathleenhesitated before tapping on the video.The footage was the latest.Sitting on the bed, Nicoletteshouted in exasperation, “Why don't you finish me off, Samuel? Why do you have to tortureme?"Her hair cascaded down her shoulder. She looked frail in a long white dress as if she was aghost."You ask everyone to leave this villa at night! I'm alone in the dark! You're a monster, a devil!Yes, it's no doubt that I've used you, but I love you with all my heart! Why do you have to treat melike this? Why? I can give birth to our babies if you want it!"