Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 223

Chapter 223 I Will Not Do It Again

"Don’t worry about the medication,” Kathleen said.”Do you think I'm worried about that?” counteredSamuel coolly.Kathleen looked as if she didn't quite understand what he was talking about.”l justdon't want you to sacrifice anything for the sake of obtaining the medication.” Samuel's lips wereset in a hard line.Surprised, she replied, “Didn“t you understand what I said earlier? I already statedthat I don't intend to sacrifice myself for the medication."Does he think I'm stupid?“Kate, I know youdon't love me anymore, but you did say that you understand me. Likewise, do you think I don’tunderstand you as well?” said Samuel coldly as he looked at her.Kathleen pursed her lips as shetook in his words.He continued in his low rasp, “You're simply too kind. You may not do it for me,but I'm sure the depths of your kindness wouldn't allow you to leave things as they are. That'sespecially because you've already started handling the matter. I know that once you've startedsomething, you'll see it through to the end. That's just how much of a sense of responsibility youhave.”Kathleen didn't reply. Instead, she was overwhelmed with surprise at how well Samuelunderstood her. She now realized that although he might not understand some of her day-to-dayhabits, he had fully grasped her character and personality.On the flip side, she wasn't too familiarwith Samuel.At that, she stated flatly, “Trust me, Samuel. I won't be that stupid.”His dark eyes staredintently into hers, but he didn't move a single muscle, not even to reply.Finally, Kathleen broke thesilence and said, “It's almost time. Both of us have been in the bathroom for some time now. It'seasy for others to misunderstand us.””I'm not afraid,” remarked Samuel nonchalantly.“Well, I am!”exclaimed Kathleen with derision. “I'm a full-fledged divorcee now. I don't want to be associatedwith and be tangled up in my ex-husband's affairs any longer.”Samuel was utterly speechless. Hesilently followed behind her as she exited the bathroom.Kathleen checked in with Maria and learnedthat Diana had already gone to sleep.Maria said, “Old Mrs. Macari has been going to bed earlierthese days."Kathleen understood instantly and said, “I just checked on Old Mrs. Macari’s condition.She doesn't have any issues, but you do have to make sure to pay special attention to her."Mariaunderstood and replied, “Yes, Ms. Johnson. Don't worry."“Since she's gone to bed, I won't bother herany further. I'll be leaving now, Maria,” announced Kathleen.A faint smile emerged on Maria's faceas she replied, “All right. Old Mrs. Macari seemed quite happy tonight. It could be because you'rehere, Ms. Johnson. With you around, things here have gotten much warmer and more comfortable.It's no longer as cold and dreary as it used to be.”Kathleen was stunned for a moment, but shefinally promised, “I'll come over again in a few days.”"That would be great! I'm sure Old Mrs. Macariwould love that,” exclaimed Maria with a smile.As he took in their exchange, Samuel flashed a lookof satisfaction at Maria.”I'll be heading off first, then, Maria,” Kathleen said as she put on herouterwear and left."Be careful on your way out,” Maria reminded worriedly.”I'll be leaving too,Maria,” said Samuel as he donned his down jacket and chased after Kathleen.Maria gazed at the pairas they departed. She couldn't help but let out a long sigh.If Kathleen decides to give birth to thechild, this household is bound to become even more lively. Now that she isn't coming over asfrequently as she used to, it's almost back to its former dreary state.Kathleen and Samuel headedback to the Johnson residence.The second they entered, Charles stuffed two bags of items intoSamuel's arms and exclaimed, “These are your belongings. Take them and get lost!"Samuel didn’tknow how to respond.He merely received the items silently.”You're not allowed to come over again,”declared Charles with contempt in his voice.”l only listen to what Kate says,” stated Samuel with afaint smile.Charles was speechless.Kathleen didn't know how to respond, either. “Charles...”"In anycase, we don't welcome you here!” exclaimed Charles with his usual righteous self. Samuel couldn'thelp but smile once more as he turned to Kathleen and said, “I'll head back first. I'm still next to you.Shout for me if you need me."Kathleen merely watched as he turned to leave.Charles slammed thedoor shut and furiously stated, “You should do something about Samuel! He's been badgering youfor so long now.”“Violence doesn't solve problems...””So what? I'll be so angry if I don't teach him alesson,” Charles huffed.Kathleen grew even more frustrated by his response. “If you put him in astate where he can't make a full recovery for the rest of his life, then I'll have no choice but to stickwith him for the rest of mine. If he somehow died because of something you did, I wouldn't dare toget married ever again."Charles didn't know how to respond to her sudden proclamation.”If there'snothing else, I'll head to my room first,” Kathleen said casually.Charles knew that whatever he did toSamuel would ultimately be reflected back on Kathleen at the end of the day. As such, herecognized that the only way for Kathleen to be free of Samuel would be for the latter to healquickly and exit their lives.This was because he knew that Kathleen was simply too kind and tooresponsible a person. If it weren't for that, she would have every reason to ignore Samuel.That said,she was likely treating Samuel this way only because of the Macari family. As they had alwaystreated her affectionately, she probably couldn't allow herself to stand coldly by the side and watchSamuel suffer. have to admit... The Macari family is certainly the best at deploying thismove!Following her exchange with Charles, Kathleen finally returned to her room to seek somewell-deserved rest.She was a little tired. After all, she had spent quite some time chatting with Dianathat very same night. From their interaction, she was finally able to grasp just how difficult Frances’situation was.It was clear that her mother was right under Frances’ nose, but the latter didn't evennotice. She surmised that this meant someone had refrained from reporting this to her. Otherwise,there was no other way to explain why Frances had yet to replace her mother by this point in time.heard that the Yoeger family had spared no expense for the sake of replaceing their lost daughter, bothin terms of manpower and material wealth. Even so, they've somehow still failed in their attempt.There's no way I'll believe that someone didn’t manipulate the search reports.The more Kathleenthought about it, the more confused she got. Eventually, she ended up falling asleep.Elsewhere,Samuel stepped out onto the balcony and looked across from him with his dark eyes. He saw thatthe room opposite him still had its lights on, but he couldnt pick up Kathleen's silhouette throughthe drawn curtains.Did she just lie down and fall asleep straight away? Indeed, she does not havethe faintest clue about how to look after herself.Samuel pulled out a cigarette and his lighter. Heproceeded to light the cigarette up and puffed on it deeply.Is it really impossible for things betweenKathleen and me to return to how they used to be?This was the one question that he had beenasking himself again and again.He knew that Kathleen was a softhearted person and woulddefinitely express concern for him if she saw him in this state. However, that didn't mean that shestill had feelings for him.In addition, there was also the matter with Diana to consider. She treatedKathleen as if the latter were her very own granddaughter.Back then, when Kathleen was still livingin the Macari residence, she would receive the same treatment that everyone else got. Not only didshe get a chance to eat and experience the best that Jadeborough had to offer, but she also gotmore of it than the rest.She had always been the kind of person to be appreciative of those who hadhelped her along her way. As such, even if the Macari family had owed her something or done herwrong, she had never sought to ask them for anything in return.As these realizations crossedSamuel's mind, his hand started to tremble involuntarily.He recognized that Kathleen had trulynever asked anything of him or the Macari family. Nothing at all.In the past, she had wholeheartedlydevoted herself and her heart to him. However, he had failed to cherish her and instead had cruellytrampled on her heart.At this, Samuel suddenly burst into a coughing fit.He raised his palm to hislips and felt a strange warmth upon his skin. He was sure that he had started vomiting bloodagain.Suddenly, the door to the balcony across from him opened, and Kathleen stumbled out in adaze. She looked up across at him, and her eyes widened in shock as she exclaimed, “Why are yousmoking?”He immediately put the cigarette out and threw it away.”Samuel!” yelled Kathleen as shewalked up to the railing of her balcony, glaring at him. “If you keep this up, I won't care about youanymore. I mean it!"“l won't do it again,” Samuel promised in a panic.He did not expect that hisslight cough would wake her from her slumber.”Get back in immediately! You're sick right now. Youcan't afford to get cold,” Kathleen admonished sternly.Samuel grunted in acknowledgment. He wasabout to turn around when he suddenly stopped. “Kate, you promised me you would buy meclothes.”