Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 133

Samuel read the text Remy sent him without any expression on his face.He had no idea what Remywas talking about.I'm better off without his help.Charles was driving as he asked, “Why didn't youreject the offer?”“There’s no need for that. I like the director and the script,” came Kathleen's answer.“But Samuel..."Ugh, I don't feel like saying it."Kate, have you ever considered this? If you remainsingle, Samuel will keep pestering you,” Charles said solemnly. “You kept a distance fromChristopher, so Samuel thinks he still has a chance.”“Charles, I can't really use Christopher to get ridof Samuel, can 1? That isn't fair to Christopher,” Kathleen explained.Charles knew that Kathleenwould never compromise when it concerned her love life. She was not that particular, too.Forget it.I'll have to come up with an idea to deal with Samuel."Charles, can you pull up at the shopping mallahead? I need to buy some stuff,” Kathleen said. “Don’t tag along, for I want to shop alone. Find outwho the male lead is and what he is like."After saying that, Kathleen unbuckled her seatbelt and gotoff.Charles could not even stop her in time.l shouldn't have said that out loud. It's obvious thatKathleen doesn't have any romantic feelings for Christopher. He's a great guy, but she doesn't likehim. Should I get her eyes checked?Meanwhile, Kathleen was shopping alone with a cap and maskcovering her face.It was nice to be able to shop alone.She got herself some stuff and went to pay forher purchases at the counter.When it was her turn, she belatedly realized she did not bring herpurse out.It was normal to pay using one’s phone nowadays, but she still had not gotten herself alocal phone number.Sh*t, this is embarrassing.”Let me pay for your purchases.” A woman's voicerang out behind her.Kathleen turned at her shoulder in surprise. “Gem!"Gemma shot her anexasperated look. “Why didn't you bring your purse out?"“I forgot. I don't even have a local phonenumber,” Kathleen replied, pouting her lips."How much?” Gemma asked.The staff flashed a smile.“The total would be thirteen thousand and eight hundred."Gemma was shocked. “What did youbuy? I don't even earn this much in a month!"A flush crept up Kathleen's cheeks. “Just somepersonal items."Gemma's lips twitched. “You owe me a meal!""Of course,” Kathleenresponded.Meanwhile, the staff was frowning. “Are you Kathleen Johnson?” he asked Kathleen couldbarely hide her surprise. Did he recognize me even though I'm wearing a cap and mask?“Hello!” Shegave the staff a tiny wave.The staff's lips curved. “You're our VIP. There is ten million in your card, soyou don't have to pay for your purchases.”Kathleen was confused. “When did I become a VIP?"*Ayear ago,” came the staff's reply. “Ms. Johnson, here are your purchases. Have a nice day!“Kathleen'sbrows snapped together, but Gemma dragged her out of the store."This is obviously Samuel'sdoing,” Gemma told her firmly. “After you went missing a year ago, he searched high and low foryou. You have no idea how many times he showed up at my house.”Kathleen’s frown deepened."Did he cause you any trouble?”Gemma shook her head in response. “Not really. He came to ask if Iknew where you were. He showed up practically every day.”“I'm sorry for that,” Kathleen apologizedshyly."That's nothing.” Gemma gave a dismissive wave. “I told him that it's too late to regret. After Igot back to the hospital, he made arrangements for me to be the youngest head nurse in thehospital.”Kathleen blinked twice."Don’t worry. Even if he offered me help, I won't side with him. Hewanted to make it up to me, so I accepted his help,” Gemma revealed cheerfully.”“Mm.” Kathleennodded before asking worriedly, “Gem, your waist..."*I'm still wearing my waist support. The doctorsaid I have to continue recuperating, for the incident only happened a year ago.” Gemma shot her areassuring smile. “My brother also got promoted, but it wasn't related to Samuel. He got thepromotion himself.”"Wow, congratulations!” The corners of Kathleen's eyes crinkled up.”Should wehave dinner together?” Gemma glanced at her. “If Benjamin knows you're back, he won't workovertime.”Kathleen grinned. “Sure. Let's have some fondue.”“Sounds great!” Gemma giggledexcitedly."We should head to another mall.” Kathleen sighed. “I don't know how Samuel found out Ioften frequented this mall. Back then, he paid no notice to me and never remembered anythingabout my preferences.”" Okay.” Gemma bobbed her head.They promptly went to another shoppingmall.The same thing happened, and Kathleen was still a VIP. She did not have to spend acent.Refusing to give up, Kathleen went to a few other malls, but the same thing happened.in theend, she collapsed in Gemma’s Audi, utterly exhausted.Gemma chuckled at the sight of her fatiguelook. “Where are we going next?"“Dinner.” Kathleen was starving."No more shopping mallexcursions?” Gemma asked, her lips curved into an amused smile.Kathleen shook her headprofusely. “I won't go to shopping malls, ever!“Gemma chuckled. “All right."She started the engineand drove to the fondue restaurant.There, she gave Benjamin a call. After learning that they weregoing to have dinner with Kathleen, Benjamin immediately got off work and rushed over to therestaurant.Kathleen sent Charles a text: Charles, I need twenty thousand.Charles transferred themoney to her without hesitation.Kathleen then transferred thirteen thousand and eight hundred toSamuel.Samuel sent her a question mark.Kathleen: I don't want to owe you a favor.Actually, Samuelhad been informed that Kathleen went to two shopping malls, so he could guess what her reactionwould be.Samuel: Okay. I'll accept the money.He then confirmed the transfer.Seeing that, Kathleenfelt much better.Samuel: I'm famished.Kathleen belatedly recalled that she promised to cook forSamuel.Oh, dear. I forgot all about it!She typed out a reply hastily: I'm sorry, but I totally forgotabout it.Inwardly, she blamed Samuel for doing something unnecessary that caused her to forgetabout her promise.Samuel: It's fine. I'm glad you're filling your stomach.Kathleen bit her lip guiltily,for it was her fault.Casting a hesitant look at Gemma and Benjamin, she asked, “I owe Samuel ameal. Do you mind if he joins us?"Both shook their heads.The corner of Kathleen's mouth quirkedup. “Great."She proceeded to give Samuel a call.Samuel answered her call promptly and asked,"What's wrong?” His voice was calm, and it did not sound like he was upset.“I'm sorry, but I forgotabout it,” Kathleen apologized guiltily.”It's fine.” Samuel gave a half-smile. “Enjoy your dinner.”*I'mhaving dinner with Gemma and Benjamin. Do you want to join us?” Kathleen inquired.”No, I won'tdisturb you. I need to get back to work,” Samuel told her. “I told Tyson to buy dinner for me, so youdon't have to worry about me.""Okay.” After a pause, Kathleen added, “I'll cook for youtomorrow.”"Mm,” Samuel hummed in acknowledgment before hanging up."What did he say?”Benjamin asked.”He won't join us, for Tyson had bought him dinner,” Kathleen explained.To hersurprise, Benjamin said, “I saw Tyson when I was on the way here. He was on a blind date.”