Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 137

Kathleen looked at that woman coldly.Astrid Holloway, what a coincidence. Did they spend lastnight together? No wonder Felix specially mentioned on the invitation card, for me to come earlier.Did he do that just to make me witness this scene? Interesting.“Kathleen?” While Astrid appeared tobe surprised, a flicker of smugness flashed through her eyes. “Kathleen, don't get it wrong.Actually...""Shut up!” Frustrated, Christopher looked at Astrid and stopped her fromtalking.Christopher strode over to Kathleen and said calmly, “It's not what you think. I'll explain toyou later.””Oh.” Kathleen nodded.In fact, she would not be bothered even if he did not explain it toher, as sexual attraction was common.Astrid's face flushed with embarrassment after she got chidedby Christopher, and she started whimpering.Kathleen's lips curled into a sarcastic smile. “I reallycan't tell that you used to be a war correspondent.”Astrid was shocked to see how calm Kathleenwas, as though she was not at all bothered with Astrid, and what Astrid did was child's play.At thismoment, Felix walked out of the room with a crutch in his hand.With his face darkened, he asked,"What's going on?"“Grandpa, it's nothing to do with Christopher. It's all my fault.” With tearstrickling down Astrid’s cheeks, she looked heart-rending.Felix questioned gravely, “What exactlyhappened?”Both Christopher and Astrid remained silent.Felix looked at Christopher with a solemnlook and reproached, “Christopher, as a man, you should bear the responsibility.” was drunk lastnight, so I couldn't have...” Christopher did not believe that he had done such a thing with Astrid.Adrunk person would not have the extra energy to do that.There was no such thing as a drunkenmistake. It just depended on whether someone was willing to do so.Christopher was certain that hewould never lay a finger on Astrid, as he was not interested in her."Mm... Mm...” Astrid wailed,aggrieved.Felix's expression darkened. He instructed the butler to go take a look.After a while, thebutler came out while holding the bedsheet, which had some red marks on it.Kathleen felt likelaughing, and she did burst out laughing too.Felix shot her an apathetic look and questioned, “Ms.Johnson, what're you laughing about?"Kathleen answered calmly, “Well, it's nothing much. Old Mr.Morris, I simply feel that you actually don't have to go through so much trouble to stop Christopherfrom marrying me, as Christopher and I..."”"Kate!” Christopher gritted his teeth.”Christopher and I arenot engaged.” Kathleen smiled faintly. “However, even though we're not in a relationship,Christopher doesn't like Astrid either. To force me into leaving Christopher, you've resorted tosacrificing his marriage and happiness. That's somewhat not worth it."Frowning, Felix asked, “Aren'tyou two engaged?"“We're not, of course.” Kathleen explained monotonously, “It's actually becausemy brother is afraid that Samuel would be pestering me after I'm back. Therefore, he asked Chris fora favor, and Chris agreed to help me out. I initially intended to tell the reporters after a month, thatChris and I have called off the engagement.”Felix replied in a stern voice, “Ms. Johnson, you shouldknow that you're not compatible with Christopher.”“Grandpal!” Christopher was getting anxious. “It'sbetween me and Kate. Stay out of it!"Christopher walked to Kathleen, grabbed her hands, andwanted to lead her outside.Nevertheless, Kathleen refused to leave.Christopher looked at her, andhis gaze was dark yet nervous.”Old Mr. Morris, you seem to be very concerned about me. Is itbecause I'm Samuel's ex-wife?” asked Kathleen, appearing calm and composed.“That's right.” Felixdid not hide what was on his mind either. “If you were the ex-wife of a random person, I probablywouldn't say anything too. But the problem is, Christopher and Samuel are cousins! If Christophermarries the ex-wife of his cousin, he'd become the laughing stock of others! Even if you've noshame, the Morris family can't afford to have our name tainted!"“Grandpa!” Christopher bellowed,“The whole thing is my idea. Why do you have to humiliate Kate like this?"Kathleen grinned. Shelooked confident under her captivating facial features. “Old Mr. Morris, precisely because I'mshameless, I still came here on my own after receiving your invitation despite knowing that it mightbe a trap. Do you think I'm a fool that I don’t know what you're up to?"Felix’s eyes narrowed intoslits. Amused, Kathleen smiled and stated, “You claimed that I'm shameless, but how about yourself?You've let an outsider like me witness this scene. It seems like there's nothing good about theMorris family either since you're not at all afraid of becoming the gossip of others."Felix's expressionchanged drastically."Old Mr. Morris, don't tell me you think that I wouldn't retaliate for gettingscolded by you like this.” Kathleen sneered, “Or do you assume that I'd put up with all these just toget married into the Morris family?“Felix stared at her coldly. “Ms. Johnson, you're really sharp-tongued." Thank you for your compliment.” Kathleen simply smiled in response. “I'm beingreasonable after all."Felix's face fell. “Ms. Johnson, sorry for being blunt. I'm afraid that no one wouldwant to marry a divorced woman like you, especially someone from a prominent family likeours.""Haha!” Kathleen could not help but burst out laughing. “The Morris family means nothing tome. While your family is wealthy, isn't mine too? My brother isn't inferior to anyone else, and therevenue of the company he runs is not less than that of your company as well. What right do youhave to look down on me?“Felix fixed his cold gaze on her."There’s really no need for you to abuseyour seniority.” Kathleen stated coldly, “Lastly, Old Mr. Morris, I've to tell you that times havechanged. Third marriage can turn out well for a woman too, not to mention a second one."Afterfinishing her words, she turned to leave."Kate!" Christopher went after her.“Christopher, stop rightthere!” Felix warned harshly, “Don't forget that you've something very important to do.”Christophersneered, “Since she has no shame, let's call the police to run a test on her and see if I did anythingto her!”Astrid froze, as she never expected Christopher to say such a cruel thing, which wascompletely different from his usually genteel and polite image.Kathleen headed downstairs andbumped into Samuel and Charles.Surprisingly, not only were they here, but they also heardeverything Kathleen said just now.Charles felt utterly embarrassed. “Kate, I'm sorry. I really neverexpected that..."There'll be this kind of person in the Morris family.”There’s nothing to be surprisedof. It's just that the Macari family has made us think that everyone from a wealthy family is as kindas they are.” Kathleen cast Charles a nonchalant gaze. “That's exactly why I disagreed with you andChristopher secretly deciding on your own."”Kate, don't be angry. I won't do this again.” Charlesreplied sheepishly, as he never expected such a thing to happen.”The most important thing youneed to do right now is to release the news to inform everyone that there's nothing between meand Christopher.” Kathleen warned in a grim voice, “Also, leave me alone today!"After that, shewalked off.Charles felt bad for what he had done.Just then, Samuel grabbed ahold of her pale wristfrom behind.Kathleen turned around. “Samuel, let go of me! There's nothing between me andChristopher, but I don’t want to have anything to do with you either!”Samuel fixed his darkenedgaze on her. “Don't worry. I understand where I stand, and I'm not thinking of forcing you either. I'llget you out of here!”