Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 318

Chapter 318 I Will Not Remarry “Stop right there.” Samuel's voice was low and husky. Gizem haltedher footsteps and asked indifferently, “How may I help you, Mr. Macari?” The man shot anemotionless glance at her. “It was my bad earlier.” She paused for a moment before striding towardhim. “I never thought you'd apologize.” “I took a peek earlier. Perhaps, you and my wife are bothexperts in traditional medicine, so you both like to add some medicinal herbs to the dishes, hencewhy they tasted rather familiar.

" His gaze never left her as he spoke. “Perhaps,” stated Gizem quietly. “I have two kids. I have to becautious,” he stated, his tone aloof. “I understand.” “You're able to understand where I'm comingfrom?” Evidently, the man was quite surprised to hear that. “I, too, had... a child.” Gizem explained,"However, I've never met him because he passed away shortly after birth. If he were still alive, Iwould likely react the same way you did.” “You were married before?” “I don't know either, but Iknow both my child and his father have passed away.” A deep crease formed between Samuel'seyebrows. He couldn't help but query, “You don't know if you've been married before?” “I lost mymemories, so there are plenty of things I can't remember,” she elucidated. Samuel nodded slowlyupon hearing about the woman's past. “Mr. Macari, I don't harbor any evil intentions toward youand your children. I'm here solely because you pay well, and I'm here to earn money,” Gizemclarified. Not a single word came out of Samuel's mouth, but his expression looked rather grimTruth be told, he didn't exactly believe her explanation. Saying that adding medicinal herbs to hercooking made her bear some resemblance to Kathleen earlier was all for the sake of calming herdown.

Something was indeed wrong with this woman standing before him, but it wasn't time to exposeher just yet. He still needed a little bit of evidence. “It's getting late, so I'll head back now,” remarkedGizem. After seeing the man nod in response, she turned around and left. Samuel's eyes fell on thetranquil lake after he retracted his gaze. That woman's cooking tasted exactly like Kathleen's. Doesthat mean she knows Kathleen, or perhaps, they have her? The following morning, the incessantringing of a doorbell echoed throughout the manor. Maria hurried to the door and opened it. Whatfollowed next was Charles bursting into the residence, his sudden arrival taking the housekeeper bysurprise. “Mr. Johnson?” “Where's Desi?” he asked, his tone laced with urgency. “Ms. Desi is—"Before Maria could form a complete sentence, Desi was already running down the stairs. “UncleCharles!” “Desi!” Charles strode toward her, squatted down, and pulled the little girl into a warmembrace. Desi wrapped her arms around her uncle's neck, her voice crisp as she asked, “UncleCharles, why are you here?” “Your daddy said you're unwell, so I came over.

How are you feeling now?" he asked concernedly. “I feel fine.” Charles put the girl down andscanned her from head to toe. “Are you really fine?” Desi nodded in response, but that only madeCharles’ expression dim. I've definitely been set up. Just then, Samuel came downstairs. Shooting afierce glare at the man descending the stairs, Charles thundered, “Samuel Macari, you *ssh*le! Youused Desi to deceive me!” “She's indeed feeling unwell and was discharged from the hospitalyesterday. Fortunately, it wasn't something serious. I wanted to let you know there's no need tocome yesterday, but I forgot.” Samuel's calm and aloof tone rendered Charles speechless. Theformer then shot a look at his daughter, who promptly understood the signal and began, “UncleCharles, I missed you, so, so much!” Desi was an adorable little girl and extremely skilled at winninghearts. No one would be able to resist her charm. “I miss you too,” said Charles as he hugged her. “Ifyou're not feeling well next time, remember to let me know. Don't let a certain somebody... relayany false information,” he reminded. Desi nodded obediently, and at that moment, Eil had alsocome downstairs. “Uncle Charles.” Charles nodded in acknowledgment of the boy's greeting. Hecouldn't help noticing the resemblance between the father and son. Eil looks more like Samuel withevery passing moment. It almost seems like they were carved out of the same mold! Just as theywere speaking, Gizem arrived downstairs as well. Her appearance caused Charles’ expression todarken. “There's a woman in your home?” D*mn it! Samuel said he wouldn't remarry. As expected,men are all liars! “You've misunderstood. I'm a doctor,” Gizem explained. “After Desi felt unwellyesterday, Mr. Macari asked me to be their family doctor.”

Doctor? Charles furrowed his brows. At that, Desi quickly chimed in, “Uncle Charles, it's true. Ms.Zabinski really is a doctor.” The little girl's explanation appeared to have appeased him, for he letout a snort after hearing her. “Mr. Macari, I received a notice from the hospital. They received agroup of patients, so they need me over there,” said Gizem. Samuel nodded, allowing her to leave."All right. Go ahead.” Just as she was about to take off, Charles’ cold voice sounded. “I'll take youthere.” The woman was momentarily stunned but quickly recomposed herself and declined, “It's allright. I'll get a taxi.” It was rather obvious Charles was perturbed by her. Since he wasn't fond of her,Gizem didn't feel the need to appease the man or get on his good side. “It won't be easy to get ataxi at this hour. I'll take you there,” Charles insisted. Gizem frowned at that. Yet another difficultfellow to deal with! The two walked out of the manor, and Gizem knew there was no avoiding it thistime. Well, I didn't do anything wrong, so I needn't be afraid. She got into his car, and the mandrove her to the hospital. On their way there, Charles was exuding a strong air of hostility, causingGizem to furrow her brows deeply. After finally arriving at the hospital, Gizem was about to alightwhen Charles locked the car door. “What are you up to?" he asked in an ice-cold tone.

“I'm up to nothing. I just want to treat my patients.” Charles grabbed her by the wrist. “I'm warningyou. I don't care if you have any feelings for Samuel, but keep your distance from the children. Doyou understand?” “Mr. Johnson, if I keep my distance from Desi, who's going to treat her?” Gizem'stone was indifferent and laced with a hint of sarcasm as she continued, “You don't think I'm capableof treating someone through a wall, do you?” Charles continued to emit a chilly aura but did notrespond. Seeing that, she pulled her wrist out of the man’s grasp and said, “I hope you'll stopinsulting me, Mr. Johnson. I'm not interested in men.” As soon as the words left her lips, she pushedopen the door and alighted from the car. Charles watched as the woman's figure slowly disappearedfrom his line of sight, his expression solemn. I have to replace Kathleen as soon as possible. Perhaps,she can save Desi... After dropping the children off at the Macari residence, Samuel went to work.He had just arrived at the office when Tyson walked in. “Mr. Macari, Mr. Lewis is here,” the latterinformed. Caleb? “Let him in.” “Understood.” Tyson made his way out, and following that, Calebwalked in. The latter headed straight for the couch and plopped down on it. “I didn’t expect you tobe so impatient, Mr. Macari. It has only been a few days, yet you've already brought her home.”

A cold look flitted across Samuel's handsome and stunning countenance. “Are you here to spoutnonsense?” he retorted. “Did I hit the nail on the head?” Caleb scoffed. Samuel's gaze was dark andfrosty. Just then, Caleb crossed his legs and asked, “Charles is back?” Samuel didn't respond to that.Thus, Caleb took it a step further and deliberately provoked the man. “Come to think of it, I've notseen that brother-in-law of mine for a long time now.” “I must remind you, Caleb, you and Kathleennever got around to registering your marriage. Strictly speaking, you are in no way related to theJohnson family at all.” “Who are you to say all that? Do you think Kathleen would've agreed withwhat you have just said? Back then, if it weren't for you, we would've headed to City Hall after ourwedding ceremony.” “This shows how you two are not fated to be together,” Samuel retorted. It wasapparent his words had ruffled Caleb's feathers as the latter's expression immediately dimmed.“Listen, Samuel Macari, if you want to remarry, then hand the kids over to me. I won't ever remarry.”