Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 222

Chapter 222 Threaten

Diana went to rest after having her meal.Kathleen stayed inside the pet house, hugging Snowy insilence.Samuel entered and stood by the door. “How about you take care of it for a few days sinceyou like the dog so much?”Kathleen shook her head and pressed her face against Snowy's furrybody.l don't have the time. A dog requires companionship. My brother and I are both busy.”Samuelwalked forward and crouched down beside her.He reached out to pat Snowy’s head. “You saved thisdog in the past."Kathleen turned around. “Samuel.”"Hmm?” Samuel gazed at her solemnly."Youweren't just joking earlier at the dining table, right? You weren't just making baseless analysis, am Iright?” she asked softly.Samuel wore an impassive expression. “I do have some evidence.”"Wouldyou have done it if it was you?” Kathleen asked with all seriousness.”That depends on how intensethe love is.” Samuel regarded her with a pensive gaze. “One can accept everything as long as theylove deeply. If they are merely controlled by their superficial possessiveness, naturally, they will notallow anything to happen.”Kathleen pursed her lips. “But what does it mean to love deeply?"Atroubled expression spread across her face.Snowy suddenly lay on the floor and showed itsstomach.Kathleen proceeded to caress the dog's stomach.Samuel said, “Perhaps it was the way youthought of me."Kathleen momentarily froze and looked at him in surprise."What else could havemotivated you to treat me in that manner in the past if it wasn't because you loved me deeply?” Hiseyes bore into her.Kathleen pursed her lips. “But you did not seem to like it."Then, she continuedstroking Snowy's belly.”l do like it.” Samuel's voice sounded hoarse. “It was my fault for not realizingthat earlier.””Samuel, you don't have to lie to me.” Kathleen sighed. “One-sided affection will onlycause annoyance to others, just like how I was and how you are."He simply kept quiet and stared ather.He had the urge to embrace her, but Samuel knew he should not do that.Kathleen smiled faintly."Anyway, I shouldn't be too pessimistic since this matter has yet to be thoroughly investigated,right? Perhaps this is all just a misunderstanding. Old Mr. Yoeger donated to the children’s welfarecenter simply because he wanted to do a good deed. Am I right?"Samuel remained silent.Kathleengrasped his collar with both hands and uttered anxiously, “Answer me. Am I right?"Samuel gazed ather delicate and adorable yet worried face while replying in a husky voice, “You're right."Kathleen'stears rolled down her cheeks, and Samuel instantaneously panicked.”You're a terrible liar.” Kathleensniffled.Samuel took out a handkerchief to help wipe the tears off her face.”I'll do it myself.”Kathleen wiped her tears with the handkerchief. “Tell me, how much do you know? You told me youwould never lie to me."Samuel explained, “Your Highness, I'm really not lying to you. This is theextent of my investigation. Kate, all I can say is that I know men better than you. I may not have metwith Old Mr. Yoeger, but based on my investigation and judgment, I reckon he’s most probablybehind this matter.”Kathleen pursed her red lips.”Besides, think about this. Who could have stolenthe child and not be discovered under so many people's watch in the Yoeger residence?” hecontinued coolly.Kathleen continued pursing her lips without saying a word.In fact, she had alreadyaccepted Samuel's hypothesis because his statement and the evidence he had produced left noroom for doubt.”Alas!” Kathleen let out a sigh. “Old Mrs. Yoeger was the one who suffered due tothis incident. Why do you think Old Mrs. Yoeger split up with him? She decided to give birth to thechild, after all.”“Maybe the only thing she could do was to ensure that child lived.” Samuel gazed atKathleen intently.She nodded. “I can understand her point of view."She was the samepreviously.Kathleen was willing to endure the humiliations but determined to deliver thechild.Regrettably, she failed.She had allowed Nicolette to cause the death of her child and evennearly lost her life because of Nicolette too.Samuel knew Kathleen must have been reminded of thatincident.He pulled her into his arms.”I'm sorry!” He gulped. “I did not mention that on purpose.”I'mvery sorry!Kathleen raised her arm and gently patted him on his back. “It's okay. That's a matter inthe past now, Samuel. Let bygones be bygones."There’s nothing we can do even if we hold on tothe past. My child will not come back to life anyway.Samuel felt extremely anguished, and he begancoughing.He immediately let go of Kathleen, fearing he might soil her if he coughed outblood.Kathleen quickly handed the handkerchief in her hand to him.Samuel used the handkerchiefto cover his mouth.After coughing for some time, he removed the handkerchief and saw that therewas still some bloodstain on the hanky, albeit very little. He clasped the handkerchief.Kathleenfrowned. “It's all right. These are the residue of the toxin. I will help treat and manage yourhealth.”She would never leave him to his demises.”Okay.” Samuel nodded." What is this?” Shestretched out her hand to touch his lips. There were black spots on his lips, and she was sure thatwas not blood.Samuel froze Her fingers were incredibly soft. The sensation as her fingertips brushedagainst his lips was extremely indulging.Kathleen touched the black spots and frowned. “Whatexactly is this?”Samuel looked at her and sighed. “There are some on your face too." Really?"Kathleen touched her own face. “What's going on?"Taking in her endearing and baffled demeanor,he said, “This handkerchief was used to wipe your ears just now. Then, you used it to wipe your eyesbefore I used it to wipe my mouth."Kathleen was stumped."Why are you looking at me, you messygirl?” Samuel stared at her.She stood up. “Let's wash it off. It's too embarrassing.”Samuel slowly gotto his feet and replaced the handkerchief in his pocket. They exited the pet house together and wentinto the bathroom.Kathleen dampened a towel to wipe her face while Samuel washed his mouthwith clear water, then rinsed his mouth.After he finished washing up, she handed him thetowel.Samuel wiped his mouth, cleaning the black spots off his lips.Kathleen reached out to checkSamuel's pulse.He gazed at her in silence, allowing her to do as she pleased.She knitted her browsas she said, “It is still because the toxin has affected your internal organs. This condition cannot beresolved easily by just taking some medications.” Do I still need to take medicinal baths?” Samuelasked curiously.”Yes, you do.” Kathleen placed his hand down. “You cannot stop taking your oralmedications as well. But only Caleb has a few of the medications you're taking. I'll go replace himtomorrow.”I'll go instead.” Samuel did not wish for Kathleen to have too many interactions withCaleb.After all, he knew well about the feelings Caleb had toward Kathleen.“I'm afraid you two willget into a fight, and he will refuse to provide me with the medications,” she said.Samuel croaked,"What if he threatens you? What if he forces you to be in a relationship or marry him in exchangefor the medications?”Kathleen snorted. “Samuel, do you think I will sacrifice myself for you?”Samuelstiffened.”He’s not a fool. He knows threatening me with that matter is futile.” Kathleen shrugged."He's not that stupid.” Despite knowing that Kathleen was right, Samuel was still upset by thethought of them meeting up.

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