Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 29

“Samuel, I didn't want it back then because I used to like you and thought that asking you formoney would sully our relationship.” Kathleen looked at him aloofly. “However, I've figuredeverything out. No matter how well I do, it would still seem like a crime to you. So, I've decided itwould be better to stick to negotiating with you about the benefits instead. Any talk about love andfeelings is a nuisance.”She could finally see things clearly, so her heart no longer felt in as much painas before Although Samuel had become a part of her life and that it would pain her to cut him outof it, she had no choice but to do so, for he had become a festering wound within her.If she didn'tcut him off, she would eventually die.Samuel huffed. “A nuisance?""Yes. Anything unnecessary wouldbe a nuisance,” Kathleen said coldly. “So, are you going to divorce me or not?"“No,” Samuelanswered harshly.”"No? Why so? Have you perhaps fallen for me?” mocked Kathleen.”Don't think toohighly of yourself, Kathleen.” Samuel's tone was frosty. “The only reason I don't agree with thedivorce is that you have yet to agree to donate your bone marrow to Nicolette."Kathleen looked athim expressionlessly. “I'll never donate it. We'll just maintain this stalemate. I'm not the one who's ina hurry to get a divorce anyway.”In fact, neither she nor the Macari family was in a hurry.lt wasSamuel and Nicolette who needed things to speed up."What is your reason for not agreeing withthe donation anyway?” Samuel grabbed her wrist. “You'll get everything as soon as you agree withthis! However, you just won't! Kathleen, are you—"Kathleen looked at him very anxiously.Could hebe suspecting that I'm pregnant?“Are you still in love with me?” asked Samuel coldly.Kathleenpursed her lips into a thin line.This man sure knows how to make people feel uneasy.”No. I just nolonger like you anymore.” Kathleen held her gaze low. “Samuel, I want to divorce you, but I'll neverdonate my bone marrow to her. If you don't agree with my decision, we'll just have to settle thingsin court.”She was worn out.All she wanted was to leave everything behind her.”Are you planning tofile a lawsuit against me? Sure. As you wish.” Samuel chuckled mirthlessly all of a sudden."Samuel, Idon't want things to get to that point.” Kathleen's voice was soft but hoarse. “Besides, you shouldalso be aware that our relationship will be made public if we choose to take matters to court."Ourrelationship will be made public?Samuel retorted in disdain, “So be it. Let them know about it."Withthat, he entered the shower.Kathleen took a deep breath while wearing a look of defeat.She andSamuel were stuck in a vicious cycle.As long as she wouldn't donate her bone marrow, Samuelwouldn't agree to the divorce. While she hoped for a divorce, she didn't want to donate her bonemarrow to Nicolette because she was pregnant.This is so tiresome.Standing under the showerhead,Samuel was taking a hot water shower.He had a lean and fit figure that made him look good nomatter what he chose to wear.At that moment, his mind was filled with images of Kathleen.She wascrying in some of them, while in others, she was smiling. There were also those in which she wasdevastated, as well as those in which she was annoying him in an aggressive manner.He wonderedwhy he had such vivid memories of her. When he saw her getting out of Federick’s car the previousnight, he was burning with envy.He had done a background check on Federick.It was revealed thatFederick was divorced and had custody of a daughter. He also ran a publishing firm.Not only was heeven-tempered and very understanding toward his employees, but he also had a good reputationamong his peers.Despite all that, why should Kathleen marry a divorcee with a child?He got out ofthe shower after he was done Kathleen was still sitting in front of the table, focusing on herdrawing.She was in comfortable casual clothing, while her hair was tied together and draped overher left shoulder, making her look like a cute woman who would fit well in the household.Samuelwalked over to her before picking her up from the chair."What are you doing?” Kathleen wasstartled as she started getting nervous.He just showered. Could he be...She was forced to sleep withhim last time, but she had no desire to go along with him this time.Nicolette had slept with him, sohe is impure now."Why are you so nervous? I won't eat you.” Samuel wasn't being veryempathetic."We can have negotiations about anything. However, we're on the verge of a divorce, sowe'll act accordingly, and you're not allowed to touch me!” Kathleen bit her soft lips.I'm not allowedto touch her?“Do you seriously think you have a say in this?” Samuel asked indifferently.”I'll call forhelp if you force yourself on me. We aren't in our condominium. If Grandma hears me, she'll assumethat I'm being mistreated by you. She wouldn't just stay out of this.” Kathleen pursed her lips into athin line, her voice soft but emotionless as she spoke.”Kathleen, have I ever laid a hand on you?”Samuel had a morose look on his face. How dare she make such claims?”I bet you're on the verge ofcommitting it.” Kathleen was being bold. “Anyway, we should refrain from all forms of intimacy.We're on the verge of a divorce, so you'd better show some restraint.”Samuel smirked. “What if wedon't go through with the divorce?”Don’t go through with the divorce? This is merely a temporarystate of affairs. All you need is for me to donate my bone marrow to Nicolette. We would've beendivorced long ago if it wasn't for this,” stated Kathleen in displeasure.”What if I insist on not gettinga divorce?” Samuel stared at her face, a flawless piece of art that was as smooth as silk.Is there asecret to maintaining her skin in such a great condition? But it also goes to show how fragile she is.Any slight bumps would leave an obvious bruise on her skin. That would be an unfortunatesight."Then we'll just maintain this stalemate.” Kathleen gave up on struggling. “The worst-casescenario would be Nicolette dying as we allowed this to drag on."Samuel’s face fell. Kathleen got outof his arms to tidy the hem of her dress while standing aside. “Samuel, you'll be able to be withNicolette openly if you divorce me. Otherwise, your relationship would never flourish. Aren't youafraid that this might end up as the biggest regret of her life?”Samuel was unfazed.”You don't haveto threaten me using my uncle. I've forgiven enough. Although I've been your wife for some years,nobody, aside from a select few, knew that we're married.” Kathleen was feeling aggrieved. “Youknew a lot of the staff in Goodwill Hospital are my parents’ former colleagues. Although they aren'taware of our relationship, have you thought of the possibility that they might know of it one day,and what their reaction would be?"She was on the verge of tears. “From the beginning till the end,all you ever did was try winning me over with money, for you had assumed that money would bewhat I was after. Either that or you threatened me using my uncle. You had never put yourself in myshoes, even for one second. It was unfortunate that I put my trust in the wrong person. I just don'tget why it is so hard for me to have a divorce. If you don't agree to the divorce, I can't be blamedfor making a huge fuss out of it.”"What do you plan on doing?” Samuel looked at her coldly.”l willannounce publicly that I'm your wife, whereas Nicolette is the mistress. Why don't you guess howshe might react?” Kathleen tried to threaten Samuel as well. However, Samuel snickered. “Sure. If youfeel like making your identity public, why don't you attend a ball with me tonight? You can makeyour announcement by then. What do you think about that?"Kathleen sensed that he was plottingsomething. “I won't go. I'll just publish a post on Twitter.” bet you just don't have the courage tocome with me, you coward!”