Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 2

Chapter 2 Help Me Hide ItSamuel picked up the call from Nicolette.There was a gentle look on hisface.Samuel was also gentle to her, but that was only because he saw her as another woman.Thatwas what broke Kathleen's heart the most.Not once had he seen her for who she was.Instead, shewas just a replacement.Kathleen hated herself for resembling Nicolette so much sometimes. Theyweren't even related, but they looked almost identical.”Don't cry. I'll come over right now,” Samuelassured tenderly. Hanging up, he turned to Kathleen and said, “I'll get Tyson to take you to thehospital later.”“You still don't trust me, do you?” Kathleen grumbled in a daze."Yeah, I don't,” headmitted heartlessly.Kathleen pursed her lips, an impenetrable look in her eyes. “Okay.""Just hurryup and tell Grandma,” Samuel said indifferently.”She hasn't been feeling well lately. Are you sureyou want me to tell her now?” Kathleen stared at his cold, handsome face."Yes. Nicolette can't waitany longer."Nicolette can't wait any longer? Does that mean he doesn't care about Grandma's lifeand death? I guess true love is enough to make him throw his whole family aside.Kathleen knew shehad lost, but she had not expected herself to lose so thoroughly.”Fine,” she conceded with a weaknod. “But no matter how much of a rush you're in, you have to give me at least three days."“Sure. Ihope you won't let me down.”"Why would I?” There was a heart-wrenching smile on her face as shesaid that. “When have I ever let you down, be it in our three years of marriage, or as your wife?"Herwords caused Samuel to freeze.It was the truth.Having been married to him for three years, she hadnever disappointed him in any way.She had done well in every aspect and carried things outflawlessly, especially in bed.Kathleen had always given in to him and had tried to satisfy him in everyway.That was the only thing he felt reluctant to give up on."Good, then.” Samuel turned around andstepped into the walk-in closet to change his clothes.Wrapped in the blanket, Kathleen was lost inthought.Is this the end?Even though she was upset, she knew that it wasn't up to her.After Samuelleft, she got out of bed as well.She went to wash up, then put on a pretty dress in preparation to gosee Diana.However, the moment she left, she bumped into Tyson Hackney.Kathleen had her armscrossed as she looked at him with displeasure. “What?"Tyson was confused.Mrs. Macari is certainlyan enigma. She acts like a cute, innocent little rabbit in front of Mr. Macari, but in front of me, she'slike a hostile version of Hello Kitty.”Mr. Macari wants me to take you for a checkup,” Tysonsaid.”"Hmph!” Kathleen was visibly annoyed. “I can't believe how little trust you have in me."Tysondidn’t know how to reply to that."Take me to Goodwill Hospital,” Kathleen said specifically.It was thenumber one private hospital in Jadeborough that was equipped with the best medical equipmentand the most qualified doctors in the country.Seeing that there was an unfathomable look inTyson's eyes, Kathleen asked frostily, “What is it? Too expensive for you?"“N-No.” Tyson didn’t knowhow to explain. “Please get in, Mrs. Macari.”Kathleen stepped outside, completely bare-faced, butshe still looked stunning.After she got in the car, all she did was stare out the window.She hadchosen Goodwill Hospital not because she wanted to act superior, but because her parents hadworked there as doctors and she was born there.Everyone working there, from the director to thenurses, all knew who she was.They all treated her as if she was part of their family.On top of that,they would undoubtedly agree to help her if she ever asked for it.A long while later, Tyson piped up,“We're here, Mrs. Macari."Kathleen came back to her senses and realized they had arrived at theentrance of the hospital.She pushed the car door open and stepped out.Tyson followed her frombehind. He wanted to say something but eventually held his tongue. When they got to the entranceof the obstetrics and gynecology department, Kathleen turned around. “Stop right there, Mr.Hackney. Men aren't allowed to go in."The moment Tyson saw the sign on the door, a wave ofembarrassment washed over him. “Understood. Truthfully speaking, Mr. Macari should have beenthe one to come here with her. She's his wife, after all. What's the point of me going with her?Kathleen turned and walked in."Ms. Williams,” she greeted the doctor.Quinn Williams wasdumbstruck at the sight of her. “It's you, Kate! I thought it was just someone with the same name asyou when I saw the papers earlier." Yeah, it's me,” Kathleen uttered while taking a seat.”So you'rehere to check whether you're pregnant or not?” Quinn asked in surprise.Kathleen nodded. “I think Iam pregnant, Ms. Williams. Can you help me hide it, though?"“Why?" Quinn looked stunned.”lmight be getting a divorce, Ms. Williams. I want to keep the child, but my husband will never allowit. That's why I really hope you can help me out, Ms. Williams,” Kathleen begged."How could youmess around like that, Kate?” Quinn was both angry and heartbroken. “Do you have any idea howhard it is to be a single mother?”Kathleen hung her head. “I know, Ms. Williams, but I have money. Ican still raise this child.” This has nothing to do with money,” Quinn protested. “Who on earth isyour husband? When you told me you were getting married, I kept asking you about it, but yourefused to say. Tell me who your husband is right now. Is he treating you like this because yourparents aren't around anymore?"I think it's better if you don’t know, Ms. Williams.” It wasimpossible to decipher any emotion from Kathleen's pale, delicate face. “I knew that all of this wouldhappen when I married him. Now that we're getting a divorce, I have nothing to complain about.That's why I want you to help me out here, Ms. Williams. Once we're divorced, I'll leave this placewith the child.”It's not like I can stay. Samuel will definitely replace out.Quinn felt as if her heart wasbeing ripped in half. She's suffering because she’s all alone and there's no one to support her."Kate,if you really don’t have any other choice, you should try and plead with Old Mrs. Macari. She seesyou as her own granddaughter after all,” Quinn suggested, not knowing what was going on behindthe scenes. “Samuel treats you like his own sister, too, doesn't he? I'm sure he'll deal with thathusband of yours."Kathleen averted her gaze. “This is the only thing I can't go to the Macari familyfor, Ms. Williams. Just help me out here, please?"*All right.” Quinn frowned. “Lie down for now andlet me have a look."“Okay."After the checkup, Quinn pushed her glasses up and stated, "You'realready eight weeks in, but it seems that you're a little anemic because of your weak body. Youshould eat more nutritious food.””l was a premature baby, so my body's always been a little weak.It's how I've always been,” Kathleen muttered glumly.“Does your husband not know about this?”Quinn inquired in a serious tone.”He never asked, so I never brought it up,” Kathleen answered indejection.Even though Samuel had always been generous when it came to providing her with dailynecessities, he never had any questions regarding her health. Instead, he would get Maria to takecare of it.His only responsibility was to provide her with money.Quinn let out a sigh, then passedKathleen a report. “This is what you wanted. I hope you can think things through, Kate.”Kathleenstared at the report in front of her. Her lips quirked up. “What I want doesn't matter. When it comesto my marriage, my husband has the final say.”Just as she got up to leave, Quinn called out, “Kate, isyour husband—"