Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 141

That night, Christopher suddenly called when Kathleen was just about to sleep.”Chris? Why are youcalling so late?” She was a little surprised.”Can you come out? I have something to tell you.” Hisvoice was hoarse.“Can't you just tell me over the phone?” Kathleen asked curiously.”lI'm downstairsof your place.” Christopher looked up at the window of her room. “I won't take much of yourtime.""Okay,” Kathleen agreed.Then, she put on a white down jacket and went down.Standingagainst the car door, Christopher looked sophisticated in his dark gray coat.His expression wasgloomy, though.“Chris.” Kathleen walked up to him.She wrapped herself in a white down jacket andcascaded her hair down to her waist. The sight of her delicate and adorable cheeks would make onefeel the urge to hold her in their arms.”Are you cold? Do you want to get into the car?” Christopherasked in a husky voice.Kathleen shook her head. “It's okay. I'm wearing snow boots.”She had put ona pair of snow boots with rabbit ears.Christopher looked deeply at her before saying, “I've receivedthe test result from the police.”Stunned, Kathleen did not understand his words for a moment, butsoon, realization dawned on her."Nothing had happened between her and me. In truth, she hadprepared the blood on the bedsheets in advance,” Christopher explained.Anyhow, he had provedhis innocence."My gosh, how bold of her!” Kathleen said in disbelief.”She wouldn't dare to do so ifshe didn't have her grandpa’s tacit approval,” said Christopher coldly. “Of course, she couldn't haveplanned this matter alone. They probably did not expect I would go to the police when planningthis.”“Did you just say “they’? Who else was involved in this?" Kathleen asked faintly."Will you believemy words if I tell you?” Christopher shot a meaningful look at her."Then tell me about it. I'll analyzeit first and decide whether to believe it,” Kathleen answered solemnly.Christopher knew thatKathleen had always been calm and wise.She rarely got emotional.“Do you have any idea how Astridcame back?” Christopher shot Kathleen a look Kathleen shook her head.”It was Samuel. He had adeal with Astrid's grandfather. The reason he asked her to come back was to break us apart,”Christopher continued coldly.Kathleen pursed her scarlet lips.“Samuel also planned the incidentyesterday with Astrid. If not, why would he rush over?” Christopher's words implied a deepermeaning as he looked at her.Kathleen frowned deeply upon hearing that. Does this have somethingto do with Samuel?“If that's the case, we can go and ask him,” she said coldly."Do you think he willadmit it if you ask?” Christopher questioned in a deep voice. However, Kathleen said, “Whether he'sgoing to admit it or not, we should at least convey our stance regarding this matter to him. If hecontinues being obstinate, we still have other options.”Christopher was silent.”Christopher, I stilldon't believe in Astrid. Of course, it doesn't mean what she said was false.” Kathleen looked atChristopher as she spoke. “You witnessed how Astrid treated me during the filming that day. Did shelearn all those, including every single word, from Samuel as well? What if she was trying to shovethe blame on Samuel so that she could get away from it?"Christopher pursed his thin lips insilence.”This matter has already alerted the police. They will naturally interrogate Astrid and SamuelWe'd better do nothing but wait for the outcome,” Kathleen said indifferently.”Are you thinking thatI've lost my sense of judgment now?” Christopher asked in a deep voice.Kathleen shook his head.“No, but the onlooker sees most of the game. You are the victim, Chris. It's normal for you tosuspect someone, and I don't think you're wrong. Similarly, as a bystander, I have my ownopinion.”Christopher stepped forward and took her hands. He asked in a deep voice, “Kate, do youlike me? Even a little bit will do."Kathleen looked at him quietly.She did not know why the feeling ofChristopher getting close to her was completely different from the feeling Samuel gave her. WhenChristopher came close to her, she could remain calm and composed.Yet, when Samuel approachedher, she would get very nervous and flustered.While Kathleen was lost in her thoughts, Christophersuddenly pulled her into his embrace.He hugged her hard and tight in his arms.“Chris, let go of mefirst. I can't breathe.” Kathleen struggled to get out of his grip.“Astrid and I really didn't doanything.” Christopher's voice was husky."Yes, I know. I trust you.” Kathleen felt a little uneasy.Unlikehis usual self, Christophers was a little emotional that night.Kathleen found it understandable,though.After all, he had been wronged and had not recovered emotionally.Nonetheless, Christopherknew that the little good impression Kathleen had for him had been extinguished after what hadhappened earlier that day.”Chris, you—" Kathleen struggled incessantly.Right at that moment, shefelt a force exerted on her waist, pulling her backward.She then fell into a relatively warm andrefreshing embrace and abruptly raised her head.”Samuel?”It was indeed Samuel, who hadappeared in a pair of light trousers and a casual shirt."Samuel.” Christopher stared at himcoldly."Christopher.” Samuel cast Christopher an icy gaze. “Kate always said you are a gentlemanand will not make things difficult for others. She obviously didn't want you to hug her just now.Couldn't you feel it?"Christopher let out a chuckle out of frustration. “How shameless you are,Samuel. Were you the one who summoned Astrid back?”In a composed manner, Samuel replied,“Her grandfather and I just happened to have a collaboration. As for her return to the country, it washer grandfather's arrangements and had nothing to do with me.”"Astrid told me personally that youasked her to come back and approach me so that she could separate Kate and me!” Christopherbellowed as he grabbed Samuel's collar. “And this morning's incident was obviously planned by youand her. How dare you deny it now!"“Don't you replace your words ridiculous, Christopher? If I had setyou and Astrid up, it would have been more than just sleeping pills for you.” Samuel's voice turnedicy."How do you know I was given sleeping pills, then?” Christopher scoffed.”Not only you havepeople in the police station. As soon as the investigation results were out, someone informed me.”Samuel's expression was still cold as he continued, “Listen, Christopher. If I were to plan this kind ofthing, 1 would make sure everything was impeccable. I would've drugged you, taken detailedpictures of you and Astrid, and posted them on the Internet. I would do more than just give yousleeping pills to annihilate you."Seeing that, Kathleen quickly walked up to the men and tried tosmoothen things up. “Chris, Samuel has already explained to you. Now, let go of him."Christophercast a sideways glance at her. “And you believe him?”Stumped by Christopher's words, Kathleenturned to Samuel. “Do you dare to swear on it?"Samuel immediately lifted his three fingers. “If anyof what I just said was false, I'll never get to marry Kathleen in this life!"Kathleen was renderedspeechless.Staring at Samuel coldly, Christopher suddenly gave the former a punch when he wasabout to loosen his grip.Samuel had quick reflexes, but Christopher still managed to sweep his fistacross the former's cheek After being beaten up, Samuel naturally fought back.He also grabbedChristopher's collar and punched him.Kathleen stared at them wordlessly. “Must you two fight infront of me like this?"She was infuriated.”Listen carefully! I won't even feel bad if either of you getshurt!” Kathleen was exasperated. “I really don't know what the point is to fight over this matter.Couldn't it be Astrid trying to sow discord between you guys?”