Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 126

Kathleen's expression darkened after watching the video of Nicolette being hysterical.ls this real?No! It's impossible.She put down the tablet and said to Samuel, “Previously, you've deceived mewith a fake video as well.”Thus, I won't fall for it again.Giving her a meaningful look, he said, “Thatwas before. But I swear that I have never hidden anything from you since you are back. Everythingthat you have seen or known is real.”She frowned. Should I trust Samuel?Lowering his head, he puthis lips close to her ears. “After all, you'll be going to the Yoeger residence. Why don't you check itout yourself to see whether I've lied to you?“Kathleen moved to the side. “Is it possible not to standtoo close to me when you speak?"He curled his lip. “Why can't I stand close to you?""Because we'reof different genders. That's why!” she blurted out angrily."So what?" Slowly, he frowned. “But this ismy ward.”"It was you who dragged me inside!” she continued with exasperation.”I've forgotten allabout it,” he said meaningfully.Kathleen chuckled out of frustration. “Forgot? Has your brain shrunk?But you're still young!“He was at a loss for words.This young lady sure is... irritating. Although she’sas cute as a ragdoll cat, she is feisty. But that's good. It's better for her to berate me loudly ratherthan give me the cold shoulder.”What else do you want to know? I can tell you everything.” Helooked at her gently.”You don't have to do that.” She turned around to leave."Kate, do you loveChristopher?” he asked suddenly.Stopped in her tracks, she turned around and asked, “What do youmean?"”I was merely asking if you prefer a man like him. Do you?" he asked calmly."Who doesn’tlike a considerate and thoughtful man?” Having said that, she added sarcastically, “It'll be betterthan a man like you, Mr. Macari, a man who's arrogant and snobbish. You don't even care aboutother people's feelings. Christopher would be a perfect lover if compared to you.”Samuel huffed."What's good to have someone who behaves in a mellow way, just like warm water?”She smirked."Humph! You're right, Mr. Macari. I was attracted to your good looks because I was young andignorant. Moreover, I had fallen head over heels for your evil and arrogant attitude. After I haveexperienced a lot of things, I realize how valuable Christopher's soft and gentle attitude is."Samuel’shandsome and elegant face turned cold.”I've stopped loving you from long ago, Mr. Macari.” Herface became indifferent. “It's really true. I have mentioned it to you in the Macari residence before.Now that I'm willing to live peacefully with you, I hope that you can understand it."“You're onlywilling to cooperate because of Grandma. In the end, you still hate me.” Sullenly, he continued,“Katie, why don't you stab me?“Isn't it better so that the hatred in her heart can disappear?“You'vestabbed yourself before,” she replied calmly. “If I were to disregard the fact that you're remorsefulfor the two children, I would've ignored you after I came back.”Did she know? Did she knoweverything?"Why didn't you come to see me?” Samuel grabbed her shoulder. “If I were dead,wouldn't you want to see me for the final time?"Kathleen shook her head. “Why do I need to seeyou? Samuel, did I ask you to end your life?"He was the one who was willing to do it.Samuel putdown his hands. His handsome and elegant face turned paler than usual.l told him that I didn't hatehim anymore. But, at that time, I really wished that he was dead. He looks so disappointed. Whydoesn't he blame me?Frightened by the hostility in his eyes, Kathleen retreated a few stepsback.Samuel pulled her back into his arms. While embracing her tightly, he said in a low andmagnetic voice, “Kathleen, please hear what I want to say. I love you. Thus, I want to pursue youagain. I won't force you to do anything because I only want to treat you better. From now onwards, Iwon't lie to you. Not even a single word."She was taken aback.Then, he continued, “I won't doanything that you don't like. Also, I won't do anything that you aren't satisfied with. As you like agentle and considerate man, I'll try to become one. I can do it better than Christopher.” Then, hepressed his forehead against her. Gazing at her intently, he said, “Do you understand me?”She wasfurious. “Didn't you say that you won't force me? But you make it sound like it's a notice.”I don'tcare what you think about it.” Nonchalantly, he continued, “Let's put it aside. The most importantthing is how I'll act, isn't it?"While biting her red lip, Kathleen looked at him sullenly. “Then, releaseme. You're forcing me right now.”Smiling gracefully, Samuel released his hands.She turned andwalked away.It looked like she was running away from him.At that moment, Samuel's phonebeeped.When he lifted it, he noticed that there was a message from Nicolette After reading thecontent, a dangerous glint gleamed in his eyes.The woman has overestimated herselfilwWhenKathleen woke up the next day, she saw Charles sitting in front of her bed while reading abook.“Charles, why are you here so early?” She was very inert. “Will I be discharged today?"“Yes. I'mhere to pick you up. I'll bring you to an audition this afternoon,” he said.”All right.” Kathleen wasrelieved to hear it. “Finally, I can get out of the hospital.”Extending her hand, she wanted to look ather phone. However, she noticed that it was missing.Baffled, she asked, “Where's my phone?"“I'veaccidentally dropped it. It's broken.” Charles lifted the phone to let her see it.Looking at the crackson her screen, she then said, “Even if you sit on it, it wouldn't be this cracked. It looks more like youhad thrown it out of the window.”"How can her instinct be this accurate?“You won't die without yourphone. I'll prepare a new one for you.” Then, he started to urge her. “Wash up quickly. I already toldValerie to deal with the discharge procedure." Okay.” After getting out of bed, Kathleen went towash up.Meanwhile, Charles stared at his phone coldly.He sent a message to the bodyguards whowere waiting downstairs. It seemed like he was making some arrangements.indeed, Kathleen didn'tdepend much on her phone. Thus, she was unperturbed to replace it broken.As a matter of fact, shedidn't have many friends to stay in contact with. Moreover, Charles would always be there if shewanted to use money.After she had cleaned up, she came out of the bathroom.Meanwhile, Charleshad helped her to pack her things."Hasn't Valerie come back?” She blinked.“I've told her to wait forus downstairs after she has finished with the procedure. I'll pack your stuff for you. Why don't youchange your clothes?” he said."Okay.” She left to change her clothes.Subsequently, he lifted her bagand dragged her out of her ward. When they walked past Samuel's ward, Charles sneaked a peekinside. Then, he pulled her into his arms and pressed her head on his chest."Charles, what are youdoing?” Kathleen frowned."You're a huge celebrity. I'm worried that someone might snap a photo ofyou,” he said meaningfully."Why don’t you prepare a hat and face mask for me?” shecomplained.”lI'm sorry. I was in a hurry, so I forgot. Next time, I'll remember it.” Wrapping his armsaround her, they entered the elevator.It was only then that he released her.Immediately, she felt alittle strange.Meanwhile, there were a few uniformed men in Samuel's ward.One of the men saiddarkly, “Mr. Macari, the Yoeger family is suing you for Nicolette's unlawful imprisonment. Do youadmit to doing it?”