Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 166

Chapter 166 Avoiding Uncalled Favors

Kathleen was flattered. “As long as you don't replace me troublesome, Old Mrs. Macari.”Diana chuckled."Why would I replace my dear Katie troublesome?”At that moment, Samuel entered the room.Dianaadded meaningfully, “I even want to announce that you'll be my god-granddaughter from nowonward."Kathleen was astonished.On the contrary, Samuel's face darkened. “No way,” he pipedup.I'm fine with anything but this!“What right do you have to object?” Diana's face fell. “My amazinggranddaughter-in-law had to become my granddaughter! I've yet to settle the scores with you, andyou dare to go against my will?"The man’s captivating face darkened further. “No matter what yousay, it's a no.""I'll do whatever I want to!” Diana did not care whether her grandson agreed.AlthoughSamuel was unwilling, he no longer said anything else. He was always filial regardless of thecircumstances.Meanwhile, Diana held Kathleen's hands. “Katie, I was the one who took your parents’life away. Had they still been alive, they would definitely be doting on you to the moon and back. Iowe you this much.”"You don’t owe me anything, Old Mrs. Macari.” Kathleen felt uneasy."Don't benervous. In any case, treat me like your biological grandma from now onward. You'll have mysupport in everything you wish to do. Just let me know.""Thank you.” Kathleen felt utterly touchedby that.Diana stroked Kathleen's head. “You've suffered too much in the past. It's all my fault. Ishouldn't have let you marry Samuel."The latter shook her head lightly. “It's not your fault. It was allmy wishful thinking.”“No, it's not,” Samuel chimed in huskily.He had feelings for her too, but it wasonly a recent discovery.”You, shut up!” Diana was irritated at the sight of her grandson.As such,Samuel fell silent.”I'll have to trouble you in the future, then, Old Mrs. Macari. It's late now. I shouldget going,” said Kathleen.Diana nodded faintly. “Okay."When Kathleen stood up and turned to leavethe room, Samuel did the same.”Did you only realize now that the person you liked all along hasbeen Kathleen?” asked Diana frigidly.He pursed his thin lips slightly.”Had it not been because I sawyour feelings for Kate, do you think I would have married her to you?” Her face turned grim. “Ioriginally wanted her to marry Christopher. Because you're my grandson, I fulfilled your wish. In theend, it was a mistake and a thorn in my heart. I've genuinely let Katie's parents down.”A shadowshielded Samuel's eyes as he strode to catch up to Kathleen.”Let's go back together,” he said in adeep voice."Mm.” Kathleen nodded silently.The man’s Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed. “Let'sgo."They put on their coat together while Wynnie and Calvin sent them off. Wynnie becameincreasingly concerned as she watched their retreating figures. “Do you think this would be good forthem?"Calvin answered placidly, “Everyone has their destiny.”She heaved a sigh.”Let's go in. It's coldhere.” He wrapped his arm around her shoulders.She nodded, and they turned to return to themansion.On the way back, Samuel inquired in slight nervousness, “Is your back still hurting?"“It'smuch better now.” Kathleen's ears turned red. “Regarding the trending topic about you...”"l won'tmake any clarification. I've asked Tyson to get it off the trending topics.” Samuel's aura was aloof yetmagnetic."Thank you.” She let out a breath of relief.”l don't want certain people knowing the date ofyour period, after all. In case anyone tries to offer a needless favor,” he added darkly.Kathleenremained silent.He should be referring to Christopher.The duo did not communicate for the rest ofthe journey.Soon, they arrived at the entrance of the Johnson residence. When Kathleen was aboutto alight from the car, he held onto her small tender hand with his broad one.”Is something thematter?” She tried pulling her hand out but to no avail.He said in a deep and alluring voice, “Takegood care of yourself.”l will.” She tugged her hand once again.Samuel released her hand andwatched her get out of the car.He then leaned back in the driver's seat and sighed heavily whileplacing both hands on the steering wheel.Concurrently, Kathleen opened the door and entered thehouse.Charles peered at her. “What's going on with the trending topic?"“Are you referring toSamuel?"He nodded. “I know that photo was taken when he was near the film set. What acoincidence that a paparazzi happened to catch him around."“Charles, why don't you say that myperiod came at the perfect time, then?” She rolled her eyes. “Do you think Samuel is a psychic andcan predict everything?"He snorted coldly.”Stop imagining things,” she said in resignation. “Hewon't use such a matter to get himself on the trending topic.”"You seem to trust him a lot, huh?”Charles shrugged.“Because I understand him. He won't do such a thing.”Samuel is not a person thatwould go so low as to attract attention using such private matters.”You, on the other hand, shouldbe looking out why such an incident would be trending,” Kathleen reminded him flatly.He frowned."What do you mean?"“Samuel was buying things at the convenience store near the filming site. Howcould the paparazzi not know this fact? Why didn't they clarify?"“Are you saying the paparazzi madeit sound ambiguous on purpose so that you would admit to it?” Charles raised a brow.She nodded."Check whether that person is related to the Yoeger family. I have a feeling this incident might berelated to Nicolette.”“Got it. I'll investigate.”Kathleen then turned and went upstairs, massaging hertemples while doing so. was too careless. Why didn’t I think of this?After returning to her room, sheknocked on Samuel's bedroom'’s balcony railing with a laundry stick. The man came out of the room."Why don't we get our balconies joined together?"“I've got something important to discuss withyou. It's in regards to your trending topic,” she said awkwardly.“Nicolette did it.” Samuel hadinvestigated it a while ago.”As expected.” Kathleen knitted her brows. “What does she want?"“Tocreate misunderstandings between us.”She blinked.”I reckon everyone will think I'm the one behindit, assuming I'm using this to force you to admit to our relationship. Even if it doesn't succeed, youmight think I'll do something as low as that to court you. Grandma, my parents, your brother, andthe rest of them must think that way,” he said grimly.”Indeed.”Samuel was dispassionate yetcharming and elegant.”"However, Nicolette miscalculated.” Kathleen's exquisite face remainedcomposed.He peered at her. "How?"“l know you better than that.” The moonlight reflected in thewoman's eyes. “You're not someone who will be that despicable to use private matters to attractattention. Besides, it's totally unnecessary, for you know that would violate my boundaries."Hestared at her doe-like eyes and felt a surge of warmth in his chest.”l presumed you mightmisunderstand me.” The man's gaze wavered.