Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 164

Chapter 164 Just Take Advantage Of Me

"What do you mean?” Kathleen frowned.”I'll persuade my parents to have another child while theyare still young,” Samuel answered faintly.She was rendered speechless.”If I can only live for anotherfive years as you've said, I feel relaxed instead,” he continued, gazing at her.”Why?" She was startledby his words.”Because that means I can only pester you for another five years.” He hung his head."You must be elated that you can get rid of me completely five years later, huh?"“You are simplyunreasonable, Samuel Macari!” Kathleen stood up angrily. “I only left because you were the one whobroke my heart in the first place!"“So you can't bear to lose me, can you?” Samuel cast her anunfathomable look.She was at a loss for words. The man stared into her clear eyes, asking, “Canyou?"“Talking to you is really exhausting, Samuel. It's full of traps.” She took a deep breath beforereplying, “No matter how much I hate you, I'll never wish for the worst for you because Old Mrs.Macari and the others will be heartbroken. That's all."His Adam's apple bobbed up and down.”I'd besad if you die, but not particularly sad,” she continued coldly. “Everyone has to go through theprocess of aging and death. It's only a matter of time. I won't grieve for your death because you'rejust an insignificant person in my life. How deep my love was for you before is equivalent to howunimportant you are to me right now.””If only I had died in the past,” he said self-deprecatingly.Thewoman took a deep breath. “Since you do not require my prescription, I will not force youeither.”Having said that, she began to pack her belongings.”Kate, I'm going to miss you if I die,”Samuel uttered in a hoarse voice. Kathleen paused momentarily before continuing heractions."Prescribe the medication for me, then. I'll do as you say and take it regularly.” He grabbedher wrist, but she immediately shook it off.The man held it again, repeating the cycle severaltimes.Finally, Kathleen was infuriated and bellowed, “What exactly do you want, SamuelMacaril"Samuel cast a look at her soft and delicate face that was tinged with rage. “I want to stayalive so that I can keep seeing you."Speechless, she shook off his hand and left quickly without abackward glance.When she stepped out of the ward, she coincidentally bumped into Tyson.Thelatter was stunned when he saw her. “Ms. Johnson, are you here to visit Mr. Macari?"“I'm not here tovisit that son of a b*tch!” Kathleen strode away in a huff.Did they fight again? Tyson wasconfused.After taking a few steps forward, the woman turned around and called out to him.Shehanded him a piece of paper. “This is a prescription. Get the medication from the pharmacy and askhim to take it."With that, she turned to leave.Bewildered, Tyson held the prescription in his handswith a slight frown.When Kathleen reached home, Charles was still wide awake.”You're back?” Helooked at her.She walked over and sat down. “Mm. Why aren't you asleep yet?""How can I sleep inpeace when you aren't home? So, how is he?”She knitted her brows. “Nothing major. It's just thathis internal organs seem weak for some unknown reason.”“Are you worried about him?” Charleskept mum about the secret.Kathleen raised her head in exasperation. “He is Old Mrs. Macari's onlygrandson. If anything happens to him, how can she go on living without him? The same goes for hisparents. I may not have feelings for Samuel anymore, but I can’t simply sit by and watch him sufferfor the sake of Old Mrs. Macari and the others. Stop making guesses, Charles."He gazed at herintently. “Won't you feel upset if Samuel has a girlfriend?"“No.” She shook her head. “Instead, I'llwish him the best for finally leaving the past behind.”Charles thought his sister might be sincere thistime.”Anyway, I can accept anyone as long as it isn't Nicolette.” Kathleen stood up leisurely. “I don'twant to wait any longer, Charles."His gaze darkened. “Do you mean you want to bring the planforward?"She nodded in response.“That's not a problem.” He looked at her meaningfully. “I'llcontact Old Mrs. Yoeger, then.” That would look very intentional.” Kathleen's expression remainedcalm as she said, “I'm thinking of asking Old Mrs. Macari's help.”"You're going to go beg her?"Shenodded.The next day, Samuel visited the film set while Kathleen was filming.Although he was thelargest investor, he still brought many food and beverages for the film crew during his visit. Needlessto say, all of those were thanks to Kathleen.The ex-husband investing in his ex-wife's movie was atopic the film crew often secretly discussed.They even speculated when the duo wouldremarry.Nevertheless, Kathleen didn’t think that much. She bit on the straw while sitting besideSamuel as he showed her the blueprint of Flobury.This time around, the blueprint was way moredetailed than before. The man had made many changes because she had suggested bulldozing thetwo mines first.Naturally, he intended to give her the income from the mines.Yet, she disagreed,“Just take it as my investment.”"An investment doesn't require such a large sum,” Samuel respondedcoolly. “You're going to suffer losses if you do business this way. Even if you're now collaboratingwith me, you should learn to watch for your own benefits.”“But I can't take advantage of you either.”Kathleen furrowed her brows.”It's my honor to be taken advantage of.” He smirked.She had nothingto say to that.”"Do you want to see it?” He suddenly stared at her.”See what?"“My body.” The mannarrowed his eyes. “Didn't you walk away angrily yesterday?"“Are you sure that was what pissed meoff?” She scowled.How skillful he is at twisting the truth!“l won't take a single cent of the incomefrom these two mines. Of course, as for the right to use the land, I won't stand on ceremony either,”he stated in a deep voice.”Sure.” Kathleen nodded. “Since it's a collaboration, it's best that everyoneprofits.”Samuel smiled faintly. “Since you don't want to take advantage of me, why do you want tocollaborate with me?"“As I said, I thought you were the best candidate for collaboration. I can replace away to pay you back if I've taken advantage of you, but I don’t want the Corbyn or Morris family totake advantage of me,” she answered solemnly. “Of course, had it not been because Felix was toodifficult to deal with, I might have partnered with the Morrises instead.”"In Jadeborough, I'm theonly person who can take the two mines away from you."Kathleen peered at him, wondering wherehe had gained his confidence from.“Let’s have dinner tonight?” Samuel invited out of theblue.”Sure.” She nodded."You're quick to agree, aren't you?” He was a little surprised.”l called OldMrs. Macari earlier and said I'd go over for dinner tonight.” Kathleen sipped on her black coffee.Nowonder..."I'll wait for you and head back together, then.” Samuel crossed his legs and took out hisphone to settle some work matters.”But it'll take at least another three hours for me to wrap up.”She frowned.”l can wait.” His lazy voice somehow carried a hint of affection. “You don't need toworry about me.”She pursed her lips.“As you wish.” With that, she stood up and walked out.Uponseeing that, the man curled his thin lips into a smile. So what if I have to wait for you here for threehours? I can even wait for you for a lifetime.