Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 3

Chapter 3 LeukemiaKathleen turned around with a faint smile. “I don't intend to get you involved,Ms. Williams.”With that, she proceeded to make her way out.Tears began to drip down Quinn'sface.Kathleen’s mother used to be her mentor, yet there was nothing she could do to helpKathleen.She didn’t know how she was going to face her own mentor.When Kathleen came out ofthe obstetrics and gynecology department, she showed Tyson the report in her hands. “Take a goodlook. I'm not pregnant, so you can go now."What she said made Tyson feel awkward."Where are youheading, Mrs. Macari? I'll send you there.” Here, he paused and added in a softer voice, “Mr. Macaritold me to.”"I don't like being followed around. You can tell Samuel that I will look for Grandma, butI have something else to do right now,” Kathleen declared.”Understood.” Tyson nodded.Kathleenturned and left After taking two steps, she realized that she had forgotten to take her phone, so shewent back to get it When she came out again, someone stopped her by calling her name.“Kathleen.”Nicolette’s voice traveled into her ears.Kathleen froze. How did I end up bumping into her?Sheturned around quietly and looked at Nicolette, who was dressed in a hospital gown and looked alittle pale.Even so, she still looked gorgeous.Despite the physical resemblance between them, theirtemperaments were completely different.Kathleen was alluring, but there was something innocentabout her.Nicolette, on the other hand, was purely priggish.The two of them were worldsapart.Kathleen furrowed her brows and asked, “Why are you here?"Nicolette stared back at her icily.A glint of envy flashed in her gaze. “I've been admitted to the hospital for

leukemia.” Leukemia?"“Samuel was the one who arranged for me to get admitted here.” Nicolettesmirked. “Oh, right, I heard that the treatment for leukemia in this hospital was perfected by yourparents.”Her words disgusted Kathleen. She didn't like the idea of Nicolette receiving the treatmentthat her parents had perfected."Good luck with your treatment, then,” Kathleen saidemotionlessly.She wanted to leave, but Nicolette stopped her again. “Give Samuel back to me,Kathleen.”Kathleen paused.”If it isn’t because you snatched him away, I would have been the onewho married Samuel three years ago. Because of you, we were separated for so many years, andnow, this is the state that my body's in. Do you still intend to have him all to yourself? He doesn'teven love you!” Nicolette continued.Kathleen remained expressionless. “What a joke. If he wants toget a divorce, then he should be the one talking to me about it. Why are you the one saying it? Is hethat much of a coward?"The truth was, she knew that Nicolette had only said that on purpose toprovoke her and let her know just how much Samuel cared about Nicolette.Even though Kathleenwas aware of it, that didn't change the fact that it hurt.She had loved him for so many years, afterall."Samuel just feels bad,” Nicolette muttered through gritted teeth. “You think it's natural for youto be with Samuel because you lost your parents and Old Mrs. Macari likes you. But you seem tohave forgotten that he doesn't love you. Not even a tiny bit!"“How can you be so sure?” Kathleenchallenged.Nicolette was dazed upon hearing that."Why would he touch me if he didn't love me?”Kathleen continued taunting.Nicolette trembled slightly. Right then, she looked behind Kathleen."Samuel?”Kathleen froze for a second and smiled calmly. I guess I fell for it in the end.She turnedaround and was greeted by the sight of a cold, striking man.”l came here to get a checkup. I'll be onmy way now,” Kathleen said.”And what were the results?” Samuel questioned in a frigidvoice.Kathleen pulled out the lab report and stuffed it into his suit pocket. With a grin on her face,she answered, “Don’t worry. I'm not pregnant.”Samuel took the report with a slight discomfort in hisheart.Truthfully speaking, he had had his hopes up.However, the feeling soon dissipated.” Well, sinceyou're not pregnant, let's discuss the future,” he suggested in an unconcerned manner.“Are you sureyou want to talk about that here?” Kathleen looked aggrieved. “I haven't even eaten yet just so Icould get a checkup.” Go eat, then,” Samuel responded impassively."Take me there.” Kathleensmiled. “We can talk while we eat.”Samuel stared at her without any warmth in his eyes. “Don't tryanything funny.”Kathleen giggled, which was music to one’s ears. “If I had tried anything funny, youwould have been kneeling in front of Grandma at this moment. All I'm asking is that you join me fora meal."Samuel furrowed his brows."You can go with her, Samuel. Ill wait for you in the hospital,”Nicolette piped up, pretending to be understanding.Kathleen beamed and grabbed Samuel's arm.“If you say so, Ms. Yoeger. Let's go, then. There's a place nearby that I've been wanting to try for awhile.”Nicolette watched as they linked arms with venom in her eyes.Samuel glanced at her andsaid, “Go back to the ward and get some rest. Ill be back soon.”"Okay.” Nicolette bit her lip. “Hurryback. Let's eat lunch together.”"Sure.” Samuel nodded.Kathleen dragged him outside, and they wentto the nearby restaurant that she had mentioned.She took one menu, looking relaxed. “What areyou getting, Sam?”“I'm not eating.”“You're trying to save some room in your stomach to have lunchwith Nicolette later, right? I get it.” Kathleen gestured for the waiter. “Can I get one quinoa salad?Also, I want a plate of chicken drumsticks. Thanks.”"Sure.” The waiter nodded, then walkedaway.Samuel knitted his eyebrows. “Why are you eating so much?"He knew that Kathleen typicallyhad a small appetite. She would be full after just a few bites."Really, Sam? 1 only ordered a bowl ofquinoa salad and some chicken drumsticks, and you think I'm eating too much? Has your companygone bankrupt or something? Are you poor now?"“Just eat.”"Sometimes, her cheekiness wasadorable. Other times, however, it was plain infuriating.Even so, Samuel had to admit that it hadn'tbeen too bad waiting for Nicolette to come back for the past three years with Kathleen by hisside.When the food was served, Kathleen began to dig in.She was practically starving at that point,and so was the baby she was carrying.As she chewed her salad, her cheeks puffed up. That action ofhers was incredibly cute, and she looked just like a squirrel.“What did you want to say to me?”Kathleen asked softly.”What did Nicolette tell you just now?"Kathleen frowned. Is he trying to settlethe score?”She told me that she had leukemia.” That's true. I went to check for a bone marrowmatch for her. Surprisingly enough, there's a donor in this hospital whose blood type is a perfectmatch for her. Can you guess who it is?"Kathleen's eyelid twitched. “You mean... me?”