Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 262

Chapter 262 Something BadSamuel glanced at Kathleen's petite face, and his expression turnedsullen.”Samuel, there's only so much I can take,” she said ruefully. “You know how much I hatetroubles, so..."His gaze darkened. “So you don't want compensation from me?”She shook her head.“Money can't solve everything, Samuel."His fists clenched, and he replied in a low, hoarse voice, “Allright."He didn't want to put her on the spot or stress her out.”But according to the law, I can't ownmore than fifty-one percent of shares, so I'm still leaving you with ten percent,” Samueladded.Kathleen hesitated. “Fine, do what you must, then.” She just wanted to get this over with.Hegave her a long, meaningful look."Let's go,” Kathleen said before leading Samuel out of theshop.“Where would you like to go next?” he asked as he trailed behind her closely. The mall wascrowded during the New Year, and he stuck close to her to protect her."What do you mean?”Kathleen was bewildered. “We're going home.”Samuel gazed at her with hooded eyes. “You don'twant to continue shopping?"“We're not ordinary people,” she pointed out. “We can't just goshopping during peak hours.”He gave a nod, and they walked to the nearest elevator together. Theywere squeezed to the rear corner as soon as they stepped in. He shielded her with both hands, andher face came dangerously close to his chest. A small smile played at the corners of Samuel's lips ashe gazed down at Kathleen in his arms with his abysmal eyes.The elevator reached the first floorbefore they exited from the cramped space, and the apple of Kathleen's cheeks flushed a rosycolor.” want milk tea.” She was parched."I'll get it.” Samuel then instructed, “Wait for mehere.""Okay.” She nodded.He turned and walked in the direction of a milk tea shop, but there was along queue, and he stood at the tail end of it.She stood at the side and waited patiently for him. Hereyes was darting around the crowd, afraid that someone would recognize her.Fortunately, no oneknew who she was. Samuel, on the other hand, was soon recognized.Kathleen was disgruntled. Do Inot stand out? I guess it must be because I'm covering myself up too much. Samuel has a tall frame,so it's only natural he was recognized in an instant. Besides, he's only wearing a mask, while I'm alsowearing a cap.Everyone around Samuel was staring at him.“Isn't that Samuel Macari?"“I think so. Helooks like Samuel Macari. Not even the mask could hide his handsome face!"It must be him. Thisguy is dressed head to toe in designer wear.”"I can't believe he likes milk tea.”"He’s got to be buyingit for someone else, not himself.”“For a girl, maybe?"“What do you think? Of course it's for a girl!"“Ithas to be Kathleen Johnson. If she's here, they must be out on a date.”"No way. Wasn't theirrelationship a publicity stunt?“ don't think so. I believe it was genuine. Although they're divorced,I'm confident they will reconcile.”"How would you know?"’I just do!"Samuel knitted his brows as helistened to the crowd prattling. Meanwhile, Kathleen was afraid of getting recognized, so she fledthe scene.She sent him a text: I'll wait for you in the car.He gave a wry chuckle at her apprehensionof being seen with him.When it was finally his turn to order, he bought two cups of milk tea beforereturning to the car.Kathleen rubbed her hands together. “Which one is mine?"“They're both thesame,” he replied.She lifted one cup and took a sip. An expression of satisfaction soon appeared onher face.Samuel's lips twitched in a smile. “Slow down.”"I've been craving this for a long time.” Shecontinued with a smile, “But Charles wouldn't let me have even a sip of it while I was filming.” Afterall, she was a movie star.The smile was still hanging on Samuel's face. “Drink as much as you wanttoday.”"Why?” She was perplexed.”If he dares say a word of criticism to you today, I'll take revengefor you,” he said with a faint smile."What good would that do? I'm the one who has to lose weight inthe end,” she grumbled before sipping another large mouthful, making her cheeks bulge.Samuellooked at her tenderly before driving away.It was already nightfall when they reached the Macariresidence, and dinner was ready.However, Kathleen was too full to eat. After all, she had consumedan entire cup of milk tea on the way back.Wynnie spooned some food onto her plate. “What'swrong?”“I'm not hungry,” Kathleen replied bashfully.”Did both of you sneak out to eat?” Wynniegave them a disapproving look that was typically reserved for kids.Flustered, Kathleen stared at thedishes on the table and felt helpless.Samuel came to her defense. “Mom, don't force her. She has asmall appetite.”Wynnie gave Kathleen a steely look. “Fine, we'll wait till you're hungry,then.”Kathleen nodded, and Samuel took her portion of food. “I'll finish them for you.” Thank you,”she said in gratitude. Wynnie watched them openly with a strange look until Calvin subtly gave her anudge with his foot under the table to stop her.She was being too obvious. Nonetheless, Diana andFrances were unfazed, talking and laughing amongst themselves.Kathleen went up to her bedroomfor the night after dinner.Samuel was about to do the same when Wynnie stopped him. “Son, yourrelationship with Kate seemed to have improved.”“Don't overthink it, Mom,” he said curtly."Whynot? Are you going to fool around again?” Shock crept into her voice.Samuel fell silent."You can't dothat! Kate has been hurt enough. You're crossing a line if you do that.” Wynnie huffed angrily.”Canyou let me finish, Mom?” he snapped.“Go ahead.” Wynnie reined in her emotions.Samuel took adeep breath. “Kate is showing signs of her depression relapsing. All I wanted is to make thingsbetter for her, so I won't force her to be with me. My only wish is for her to recover.”"What did yousay?” Wynnie was shell shocked.”"Mom, just don't interfere with our affairs.” He continued lightly, “Ican't force her to be with me. I only care about what's best for her, and that's it."With that, he wentup the stairs with long strides. Wynnie's brows drew together, and Calvin came over to urge in a lowvoice, “Just leave them be."“Easy for you to say,” she mumbled.”It's best if we don't meddle in thekids’ affairs,” he comforted. “Besides, as you said, their relationship has improved, and our sonappears happier than before. Things might take a turn for the better if we don't pry.”“I'm notworried about that.” She hesitated. “I have a strong premonition that the Yoeger family is about todo something bad.”