Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 196

Chapter 196 This Is My Responsibility

Vivian stretched out her slender fingers, wanting to touch the star. However, her hands were tied.There was no way she could touch it.She shook her head fervently as her eyes started brimmingwith tears. “No! I'm not worthy.”Kathleen frowned and comforted, “Vivian, there's no such thing asbeing worthy or not. You can have a blissful life as long as you want it."Tears started rolling downVivian's cheeks. “I can't start one!"Kathleen held Vivian's face, saying, “Calm down. Listen to me. Didyou know I lost my children just like you?"Vivian froze.”My children weren't even born yet. Whenthey were still in my belly, my blood was drawn from me. At that time, I could feel their lives slowlyslipping away.” Kathleen's eyes reddened. “That's why I can understand your feelings.”“No! Youdon't!” Vivian squirmed furiously. “I don't love that child. I don't! Just like how I don't love the fatherof the child because I don't even know who the father is!"Kathleen was shocked.Caleb stepped intothe room and pulled her away.”Sedative,” Caleb ordered in an icy voice.lmmediately, two elderlyladies walked over.One of them held Vivian down while the other brought over the sedative andinjected it into Vivian's arm.Slowly, Vivian quietened down.Her eyelids started feeling heavy, and shedrifted off to sleep.Only then did Caleb pull Kathleen out of the room.He pressed her against thewall with both arms on either side of her. He hissed coldly, “Are you still going to meddle in otherpeople's business?”Kathleen sensed the hatred in his eyes as if she was the cause of Vivian's currentcondition.Perhaps she wasn't the one Caleb hated, but someone else.However, that person wasclosely related to her.It was Charles.Caleb hated Charles."This is my responsibility now!” Kathleenpushed Caleb away.The latter snorted as he watched her slender and graceful back leaving thescene.He hurried forward and blocked her path, glaring at her with a cold and hatred-filled

gaze Kathleen clenched her fists. “Caleb, I'll replace a cure for her. Please believe me."Caleb remainedunmoved.”I'm deeply saddened by Vivian's matter. If this really has something to do with mybrother, I'll take full responsibility for it.” Kathleen gazed at him seriously.Caleb stared at Kathleenwith his dark eyes while remaining motionless.After taking a deep breath, Kathleen asked, “Can youmove aside now?"Caleb hesitated briefly before stepping aside.Seeing that, Kathleen walked pasthim, wanting to head downstairs.Suddenly, Caleb stretched out both his arms and hugged her fromthe back Kathleen was startled by his actions. “Wh-What are you doing?"“You must cure her.”Caleb's voice was hoarse. “She's the sister I love the most. When I was younger, I got bullied all thetime. She would always stand up to protect me. Now that I'm grown up, I realize I can't protect her.So—"Kathleen assured, “Don't worry, Caleb. I'll definitely cure her. Please, let me go first."This willmake people misunderstand the situation.However, Caleb didn't let her go. “What are you afraidof?""Why shouldn't I be?” Kathleen knitted her brows. “There's always a line between a man and awoman. We have different strengths.”Caleb scoffed, “Different strengths? Yet, you dare to go to theYoeger residence alone. It looks like you're quite the brave one, eh?"Kathleen was taken aback.Heknows about this, too?Caleb reminded, “Don’t take such risks in the future. There's nothing youcan't ask me for help. You know that, right?"“Caleb, you and I have nothing to do with each othernow.” Kathleen frowned lightly.”Are you sure?” Caleb released her from his embrace and smiledhalfheartedly. “Arent I pursuing you now?"“I didn't promise to marry you, either.” Kathleen's frowndeepened.Caleb sneered, “We haven't even started dating, and you're already thinking of marryingme?"Feeling speechless, Kathleen marched down the stairs.”I'll send you home.” Caleb hurried afterher. “I can't possibly let a woman go home alone at such a late hour."Kathleen eyed him inpuzzlement. “What are you? A chameleon? A minute ago, you were still giving me a death stare as ifyou hated me to the bone.””Don’'t be mad at me. I'm sorry,” Caleb said sincerely. “l won't do itagain.”It's fine. You don't have to send me home. I can walk by myself.” Kathleen continued walkingout of the house.”Come on. Since you've agreed to let me pursue you, then you should give me achance to show off my good points, right?” Caleb grabbed her hand and brought her out.Soon, theyentered the car and started their journey.Meanwhile, Samuel lay on the patient's bed.Right then, hisphone chimed.When he lifted it to check out the notification, he saw a picture of Caleb huggingKathleen from behind.There was even a picture of Caleb holding Kathleen's hand while walking outof the door.Immediately, Samuel felt an excruciating pain in his heart.He put his phone aside; hisgaze darkened.At the same time, Caleb was sending Kathleen home As they sat in the car, Caleb'sgaze darkened. “Now that you've witnessed my sister's condition today, please don't tell anyoneabout it."“Don’t worry about it,” Kathleen said plainly.After all, she wasn't a blabbermouth.Calebremained calm. “Have you visited Samuel at the hospital?”“How did you know he was admitted tothe hospital?” Kathleen was surprised.”I just know,” Caleb said coldly. “Have you visitedhim?“Kathleen shook her head.Ever since she decided to use Caleb to avoid Samuel's pestering, shenever thought of seeing him again.She couldn't understand what was on her mind.All she knew wasthat she feared Samuel.Seeing the conflicted expression on her face, Caleb said, “It's better if youdidn't visit him. Now that you've agreed to date me, you should distance yourself fromhim."Kathleen frowned. “I haven't made up my mind.”Caleb eyed her. “Young lady, don’tunderestimate my charms. I can make you fall for my gentleness anytime.”“ Caleb.” Kathleen casthim a serious glance. “I hope you can come to your senses. I'm not just some young lady. I've gonethrough a failed marriage. I'm not the kind of woman who'll easily fall for a handsome man.”She wascautious in terms of love, especially when it came to Caleb, who had ulterior motives from thestart.Caleb narrowed his eyes. “So, you're admitting I'm handsome?"“Maybe a little less thanSamuel,” Kathleen said flatly.Caleb was at a loss for words.”What is it? Can't I make comparisons?”Kathleen feigned ignorance. “Oh, I'm sorry. I was only telling the truth.”Caleb was displeased by herwords.Not long after, they arrived at Kathleen's house.When she wanted to get off the car, Caleblocked the doors.Immediately, Kathleen put on her guard and stared at him.With his arms crossed,Caleb said coldly, “I don't mind you being married before. What bothers me is that you'recomparing me with your ex-husband. If he's so great in every aspect, why did you divorcehim?“Kathleen said nothing.”So, don’t compare me with someone who's not so great,” Caleb saidsternly. “I, Caleb Lewis, am different from others, and I don't want to be compared to someoneelse.”"Okay,” Kathleen answered halfheartedly.Caleb narrowed his eyes at her.“Fine. I get it. Openthe door now,” Kathleen grumbled.”Hold on. I can see you don't look too happy.” Caleb looked ather coolly.It's called an act of weighing my options. Why shouldn't I make comparisons if I were toget married?” Kathleen snorted. “If you're unhappy about it, then stop pursuing me. No one’sforcing you to do it, anyway.”