Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 259

Chapter 259 Celebrating New Year Together

After a few days, the film crew got a few days off because of the new year holidays.Kathleen hadbeen looking forward to it.She moved from the hotel that the film crew had booked back to themansion.“Granny, what would you like to eat? I'm going to make some for you tomorrow.” Kathleensat beside Frances with a notebook.Frances smiled and said, “I will enjoy anything you make,Katie."Kathleen noticed that Frances had been influenced by Diana and started to call her Katietoo.”All right.” Kathleen kneeled on the carpet before the coffee table and planned out her menuseriously.Ding dong.The doorbell rang right then.The housekeeper went to open the door. To hersurprise, it was Samuel. “Mr. Macari?"“I'm here to fetch Old Mrs. Yoeger,” he said coolly.Meanwhile,Kathleen was rather surprised to hear what Samuel said.Samuel had not looked for her in the pastfew days, nor had he appeared in front of her.He had only sent two text messages a day—goodmorning and good nightKathleen did not know what he was getting at.The housekeeper wasstumped and blurted, “What?"He eyed the housekeeper coldly. The housekeeper snapped out of hersurprise and immediately gave way to him.Samuel headed inside the house and arrived in the livingroom as he eyed Frances and Kathleen.”Good morning,” he said in his usual husky voice.Kathleenblinked in surprise. “Why are you here?"His tone was gentle. “I'm here to fetch Old Mrs. Yoeger tothe Macari residence.”"What?" Kathleen asked, confused.He looked at Frances and said, “Old Mrs.Yoeger, do you remember? A few days ago, you promised my grandma that you would celebrateNew Year at the Macari residence.”Frances was hit by a pang of realization. “Ah, I've forgotten allabout it."Kathleen was rather speechless.”Old Mrs. Yoeger, my grandma has asked me to come andpick you up. Could you ask someone to pack your things? We're going to leave when you're ready,”Samuel said.Frances nodded. “Come help me pack my things.” All right, Old Mrs. Yoeger.” Thehousekeeper made her way over and helped Frances back to her room.Samuel lowered his gaze andregarded Kathleen. “Is there a problem?"Kathleen frowned. “When was this decided?"Samuel took aseat and replied, “A few days ago. They talked to each other over the phone and promised to spendthe New Year together. I thought you knew."Kathleen shook her head. “I didn't know at all.”’Do youwant to go together?” Samuel eyed her with a longing gaze.She fidgeted uneasily under his stare.“No.”"That's your granny. Besides, Grandma misses you a lot. Everyone in the house does.” miss youtoo.He kept the last sentence to himself.Kathleen pursed her lips.”You can take care of her if you tagalong,” Samuel reasoned.Kathleen hesitated for a moment."Go pack your things. I'll send both ofyou there.” Samuel smiled.” Aren't you going to stay at the Macari residence during the New Year?"Kathleen asked curiously.”l can make myself scarce if you do not wish to see me,” Samuel saidmildly.Kathleen paused for a moment. “That's your home. You've always spent your New Yearholidays there.”Samuel remained silent.Kathleen retracted her gaze and said, “Samuel, I told you Idon't hate you that much anymore.” Then let's celebrate the New Year together. The house wasexceptionally quiet without you last year,” Samuel said in a throaty voice.”All right. Let me give mybrother a call,” Kathleen replied.”Sure.” Samuel's thin lips curled into a faint smile. “You'd better gopack up then. But you don't need to pack a lot. I'm sure there is plenty of what you need athome."Even though Kathleen had left the house, the things she used to use were still replenishedperiodically.Kathleen pursed her red lips. “All right."Then, she got up to leave.Samuel smiled.Aftershe went upstairs, he picked up the notebook that she left on the coffee table and noticed that shehad written: butter prawns.Samuel's lips quirked into an amused grin. Is this something she’splanning to cook or something she’s craving to eat?Samuel drove Kathleen and Frances to theMacari residence.Diana personally welcomed her old friend.She was over the moon to see thatKathleen had tagged along as well.Diana held Kathleen's hands and beamed with delight. “Katie,only when you are around that it feels like the New Year.”Kathleen smiled shyly.“Fran, we're going toshare a bed tonight.” Diana held Frances’ hand and said, “Let's go. I've got to tell you all about thisdrama that I'm watching right now. It is so good!"Then, the two old women walked away.Thehousekeeper came to take Kathleen's luggage.”Please send it to my room,” Samuel said.“All right,Mr. Macari.”Kathleen was stumped.”I'm going to sleep in the guest room,” Samuel explained.”You'rethe host. Why are you sleeping in the guest room instead?” Kathleen frowned.”What host? EvenSnowy enjoys a higher social status than me in this house,” Samuel joked.Kathleen let out a chuckle.“That much is true."Samuel grinned as he looked at her smiling face. “Are you going to visitit?"“Sure.” Kathleen was in a good mood.Samuel brought her to the pet house to pay Snowy a

visit. Snowy practically hurled itself at Kathleen upon spotting her.Kathleen beamed delightfully withSnowy in her embrace.Samuel's foul mood that had been dragging on for days finally improvedafter he saw her bright smile."The weather is quite pleasant today. Let's take him for a walk in thegarden,” Kathleen suggested.”Sure,” Samuel said with a nod.Kathleen opened the door, and Snowywas already eager to head out.Kathleen looked sadly at Snowy who was running freely in thegarden as she asked, “I remember you were not quite fond of it when I rescued it and took it in backthen. Why is that?"“Because I don't like dogs. They shed,” Samuel stated plainly."That's because youprefer cats,” Kathleen said with a chuckle.”No, I don't.” Samuel shook his head.Kathleen teased,“Why? I remember someone giving Nicolette a cat right on the second day after she said shewanted one on her eighteenth birthday.”Samuel smiled as he noticed her tone tinged with jealousy.“I was not the one taking care of it, anyway."Kathleen was speechless.”You're such a j*rk, Mr.Macari,” Kathleen mocked. “Why didn’t you send Snowy away after I left, then?"“Because you like it,”Samuel said in a low voice.Kathleen was at a loss for words.Woof!Snowy barked at them."Wait aminute,” Samuel said as he turned around to head back to the house After some time, he appearedwith a frisbee in his hand.Samuel threw the frisbee out.Snowy stuck out its tongue and stared atthem with an adorable look.Samuel frowned. “You should go fetch it."Snowy did not budge Kathleenlooked at the two.Samuel appeared quite frustrated as he stepped out to fetch the frisbee. Then, hethrew it in Snowy’s direction again.Still, Snowy did not budge.Samuel fell speechless.Kathleen thenthrew out the frisbee.Snowy immediately rushed to fetch it.Samuel felt defeated while Kathleen justfelt like laughing.”Let me try again!” Samuel did not wish to admit defeat.Kathleen passed him thefrisbee. Then, Samuel threw it out again.Snowy merely looked at him blankly and did notmove.Samuel's face turned grim as he announced, “Your New Year treat is canceled!”