Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 260

Chapter 260 You Grew On Me"Why are you picking a fight with a dog?” Kathleen smirked.”Snowydidn’t know how to play fetch at first. I'm the one who taught it that year you left us. Now, ithumiliates me in front of you. Don't expect me to go easy on it from now on,” explainedSamuel.Seeing Samuel go through the roof, Snowy still lay on the ground, giving him the coldshoulder.Anger got the better of Samuel there and then.Flashing a smile, Kathleen uttered, “Youwere the one saying you didn’t want Snowy when I brought it back. I then wanted to bring it to thecondominium, yet you objected to that. Perhaps Snowy resents you because of that."Samuel wasrendered speechless.”Or maybe... When you gifted Nicolette a cat, you got the stench of a cat onyour body. Snowy must've remembered that smell of yours, so it loathes you,” added Kathleen.Aftersaying that, she went to retrieve the frisbee and played with Snowy.Samuel grimaced.Not only hadhe managed to traumatize other people, but he had even left scars in Snowy’s heart.Kathleen andSnowy were having such a good time, but Samuel could only watch from the sidelines.A suddenthought popped into his head. How nice it would've been had the child been given a chance to beborn...Thinking of that, he figured he was being too selfish to demand that much from Kathleen.Aslong as she’s happy, nothing else matters.Thump!Samuel felt a tremendous pain in the back of hishead."Watch out!” shouted Kathleen as she bolted toward Samuel. It was too late nonetheless."Areyou all right?” Kathleen was worried. “I tossed the frisbee just now, but it changed its trajectory onits own. It wasn't my intention.”As Samuel caressed his head, he felt a sense of relief that he wasn'tbleeding, at the very least.”I'm fine,” came his reply, and his tone was as calm as a millpond.Kathleenquickly apologized to him, “I'm sorry about that."Gazing at her being all apologetic and anxious,Samuel had the urge to yank her right into his embrace and shower her with fondness.”Help meback inside.” He reached out on that note Kathleen grabbed hold of his arm and agreed in anawkward manner, “Okay."Soon after, they entered the house Kathleen ordered the housekeeper tolead Snowy back to the pet house.She then supported Samuel upstairs and made it all the way tothe bedroom they had once shared together.Out of the blue, Samuel came to a halt. “My room isnext to yours."After dropping that sentence, he brought Kathleen to the guest room instead.Prior tothat, the guest room had already been tidied up.Samuel’s daily necessities and clothes had alsobeen moved into that room.The second they stepped into the room, Samuel wanted to head to thecouch.However, Kathleen hindered his wish and urged, “You ought to go lie in bed.”Samuel noddedobediently.As he sat at the bedside, he began removing his jacket.Kathleen caught a glimpse of itand recognized that jacket in a heartbeat. “Is this the jacket I got you last time?"“Yes.” Samuelnodded.Kathleen was at a loss for words. “Why don't you wear a different one for a change?"“Butthis is the only one you bought,” came Samuel's retort. He felt aggrieved as he spoke.Upon hearingthat, Kathleen was dumbfounded.Why has this become my fault?”You even promised to get me newclothes but then went back on your word.” Samuel lay down as he spoke. “Because of that, I didn'tget to wear brand new garments for the New Year."While listening to him, Kathleen kept her lipsbuttoned.Side-eyeing that docile lady right before him, Samuel complained, “You're such aliar!"Heaving a long sigh, Kathleen tried to elucidate the reason. “I didn’t bluff you. I merely got sobusy in filming that I didn't have any spare time to do it.”“Oh? But you had plenty of time to offerCaleb your help.” A tinge of jealousy rose within Samuel's heart.Kathleen poked at his shoulder andrefuted, “How can you compare clothes with humans? Besides, I helped Vivian out, not him.""It's thesame because they're siblings. Caleb is just going to fancy you even more now that you've givenVivian a helping hand,” said Samuel softly.At that point, he wasn't acting up. In fact, he was truly ingreat sorrow.All Kathleen felt was helplessness.“Can I ask you a question, Kate?” Samuel went onwith a deep voice, “I hope you can answer me truthfully.”” Okay.” Kathleen nodded at that.”l hurt youso badly in the past, but you seldom complained or lashed out at me. Why is that?” Samuel wasbaffled. “Just like me grumbling at you right now. You seemed to have never done it for as far as Icould recall.” After pausing for a bit, Kathleen piped up, “I did. Still, you would have an impatientlook on your face every time I did that, so I didn't feel like complaining anymore. Gradually, I cameto realize that you wouldn't listen even if I were to make a fuss. In the end, I decided not to wastemy breath on you. Anyway, I was blindly in love with you at that time, so I thought I could put upwith you.”To be honest, she was no saint, so she couldn't take it all in.However, she had fallen headover heels for Samuel at that point in time, which was why she could pull through somehow.Hearingher response, Samuel felt a stinging pang of sadness in his heart.He then held her hands tightly andblurted out in a husky voice, “I'm so sorry, Kate.”Kathleen, in turn, responded nonchalantly, “Youreally don't have to say you're sorry all the time.”Looking up at the ceiling, Samuel dropped aremark. “Other than apologizing and treating you nicely, I have no idea what else I can do foryou.”" Don't do anything, then. Just let things take their natural course,” suggested Kathleenplainly.Samuel's eyes turned red as he directed his gaze at her. Hmm... Let nature take its course,huh? Does that mean I'd no longer hold a special place in her heart?“Kate, I went to meet up withKaisa several days ago.” Samuel's voice was deep.Kaisa?"You mean that psychologist you've told meabout?” Kathleen was slightly surprised by that.Samuel explained with a hoarse voice, “Yup. Go gettreated, Kate. I can't bear to let you go in this state. As long as you go see Kaisa, I'll give you myword that I won't intrude into your life anymore. I mean it."He was a man of his word, so he wouldnever break his promise.Pressing her red lips together, Kathleen appeared to be fraught withworry.Bang! “Katie!” Wynnie barged in all of a sudden and broke the silence.Samuel had nearlyjumped up from the bed.Immediately, Wynnie gave Kathleen a big hug and caressed her face at thesame time. “I'm so glad you're here! We can celebrate the New Year together again! I've evenplanned to send you the gift I've prepared for you. I'll pass it to you later, okay?”Samuel wasrendered speechless.It seems like my own mother has totally forgotten about me. Alas, everyone inthis house is really giving me a headache. Wynnie continued, “Come with me, Kate! Let's headdownstairs to discuss the menu.” With that, she began tugging at Kathleen's arm, making a beelinefor the stairs.”"But—" Kathleen turned her head to cast a glance at Samuel.”Duh! Ignore that fellow.He's only acting vulnerable. Hmph!” Without a second thought, Wynnie dragged Kathleen alongand marched off. Witnessing that, Samuel heaved a sigh.Why's everyone trying so hard to get inbetween me and my wife?Feeling a little worn out lately, he figured he should just take acatnap.Time passed. Samuel woke up, only to replace himself drenched in sweat.He decided to take ashower. After walking into the bathroom, he realized that he had forgotten to bring along hisbathrobe. He recalled the bathrobe was still in the bathroom of Kathleen's bedroom, so he headedthere for it.As he stepped into the room, he pushed open the bathroom door straight away.”Ah!"Kathleen's scream came from inside. She was shocked.Samuel froze on the spot as well. At that time,Kathleen had nothing on below her waist. All she was wearing was a white sweater with some redstains on it.In a flash, Samuel wheeled around and looked away. His face, though, was alreadyreddened like a tomato. “Sorry! I thought you were still downstairs.””I spilled the strawberry juiceover, so I had to come up here to get changed,” explained Kathleen.“Uh... I forgot my bathrobe.”Samuel stopped for a while at that. “Never mind. I'll come back again after you're done.”"Hold up!”came Kathleen's voice as she called out to Samuel.He stopped in his tracks.Samuel then heardKathleen's footsteps approaching him."Stretch out your hand,” instructed Kathleen.Samuel did herbidding.She then hung the bathrobe over his arm and said, “There.”“Thanks,” replied Samuel withhis croaky voice.”No problem.” Kathleen took a few steps back and resumed her business. With that,Samuel dashed out of the room at once Little did Kathleen know that Samuel had already seen herreflection from head to toe in the mirror earlier. What an adrenaline rush! I don't think I can bear itany longer!