Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 39

She wasn’t going to think about when Samuel was going to return home, and she refused to careabout it.Instead, she planned her schedule for the day before catching up on some sleep.The feelingin her heart wasn't sorrow, nor was it pain.All she felt was numb.No matter how she kicked up a fussor threw tantrums, Samuel would still choose to send Nicolette back.Ultimately, in Samuel's eyes,she was much more important than Kathleen.That was something she should have understood fromthe start.The only reason why she had given him a month's time was that she was stalling.On theother hand, Samuel had sent Nicolette back to the hospital, but she was worried that he wouldreturn to Kathleen.In all honestly, she was starting to get the feeling that she didn't have completecontrol over his heart any longer.She worried that if she let go for just a second, he would be goneforever.Samuel and Kathleen had been married for three years.He had already gotten intimate withher.Nicolette had conducted some detective work of her own and discovered the servants at theirhouse saying how he was head over heels for Kathleen.She didn't know if they were referring toKathleen's body or soul, but she couldn't accept it regardless.”Are you leaving, Samuel?” Nicolette'sface was twitching as she wept.”I'm going to get the doctor,” he elaborated. “Tuck yourself inproperly. I don't want you to catch a cold.” don't need a doctor, Samuel. I need you.” She wrappedher arms around his waist and whimpered, “I'm not going to live long without any bone marrow,Samuel. Can't you take pity on me and stay with me a bit longer?"The look on Samuel's handsomeface was exceptionally grim. “I won't let you die.”“But Kathleen said she would never donate herbone marrow to me,” she complained. “Is she not satisfied with having been your wife for the pastthree years? All we have to do is give her more money after the divorce. If she hates me, I'll kneeland apologize to her. I'll do anything.”“Calm down,” Samuel coaxed quietly. “I told you that I wouldthink of something.”Her eyes glistened with tears. “You said you would have a solution in three days,though. It's been three days already, hasn't it?"“I know,” he mumbled. “Just lie down.”He turned toleave after saying that.Nicolette bit her lip. How could this be? What on earth is Samuel thinking?Inthe meantime, Samuel went from the ward to the doctor's office.t just so happened that the doctorwas on duty right then."What's the matter, Mr. Macari?" he asked in surprise.”Nicolette ran away inthe middle of the night. Did you guys know about this?" he questioned with a grimace.That shookthe doctor to his core. “What? I'll get someone to look for her immediately!”“I've already taken herback.” Samuel's stare was a hostile one. “I'm sure you know why I got Nicolette to stay here."Feelingconfused, the doctor replied, “Yes, I do.”"How have the last three days been? Did you replace anothersuitable bone marrow donor?” Samuel cut to the chase.”Yes. We found one, but she's pregnant atthe moment. She won't be able to donate for the time being,” the doctormurmured.Pregnant?“When is she going to give birth?” Samuel inquired coldly.”In another three orfour months at least. That doesn’t mean she can donate right away, though. She won't be able todonate during the breastfeeding period, either,” explained the doctor.The air around Samuel wasfreezing. “Just tell me how long we have to wait."“At least a year,” the doctor answered.”"How longdoes Nicolette have to live?” asked Samuel.The doctor quietly responded, “Half a year."However, thelook in Samuel's eyes gave him a scare, so he quickly added, “Naturally, if Ms. Yoeger cooperateswith the treatment, she'll be able to live a bit longer.”In a frigid tone, Samuel prompted, "How abouttomorrow's chemotherapy?”“It'll be Ms. Yoeger's first time doing it, so she'll have a pretty severereaction.” The doctor was honest and straightforward. “She'll suffer from vomiting, nausea, as wellas hair loss.”Samuel’s eyes darkened. “If you can't replace anyone in the country, then expand thesearch to the whole world."The doctor pursed his lips. “Ms. Johnson—""Don’t even think about her,”Samuel cut in. The malice in his gaze was potent. “Nobody can force her if she doesn't want to doit.”“1 was just asking,” stuttered the doctor in terror."Contact the international hospitals right away,”ordered Samuel. “I want results in three days.”“Understood.” The doctor nodded fervently.On theother hand, Nicolette, who had been eavesdropping outside the door, began trembling afterhearing what Samuel had told the doctor.A cruel, icy smile surfaced on her pale face.l guess you arebiased, Samuel.The next day, Kathleen washed up and was ready to go out.She had put on a blackblouse with a ruffled collar, which was decorated with a wine-red silk ribbon. Other than that, shewas wearing a white, floor-length dress with a floral pattern and a pair of leather shoes.Her outfitmade her exude a scholarly aura from head to toe.With a blue leather bag on her back, she steppedout of the door and went to the lobby downstairs.The security guards greeted her.Even though shecould sense the tinge of pity in their gaze, she simply grinned in response and greeted them backbefore leaving.Federick had parked his car at the entrance.He had insisted on picking her up thatmorning.Kathleen had tried to refuse but eventually conceded and gave him her address.She wassitting in the passenger seat that time around.”Is Madeline not coming?” Kathleen askedcuriously."This is a seminar, so there'll be a lot of people. Madeline tends to get headaches whenshe goes to crowded places,” Federick clarified.Kathleen nodded. “You guys must have it hard,Federick.”“Well, of course. It's not like we can do anything about it, though. Honestly, as long asMadeline isn't triggered by anything, she’s a good kid for the most part. Despite how obedient sheis, sometimes you really wish she would cry and scream at you. At the very least, she would be ableto communicate with the outside world,” Federick stated with a hint of frustration.Kathleen pursedher lips. “You guys are really admirable, Federick.”"You'll know what it's like when you become amother yourself. That's your own kid, after all. You'll never be able to disregard them and throwthem aside,” he voiced.She nodded in acknowledgment as she made up her mind to be a goodmother.”l saw your drafts. I'm really satisfied with them,” said Federick while beaming Kathleenblinked in confusion. “Huh?"“I'm saying that you passed, Ms. Johnson. Are you going to sign acontract with me or what?” He chuckled.”Of course!” she yelled. Kathleen was nodding her headexcitedly, but she also couldn't help but stare at him in puzzlement. “You're not taking pity on mebecause of the fact that I took care of Madeline, right, Federick?"That made him laugh. “Don’t worryabout that. This picture book is an important one. There's no way I would sacrifice the sales just totake pity on someone. You're genuinely skilled, I swear.”A sigh of relief escaped her mouth. Shebeamed brightly and replied, “That's a relief, then. I really don't want to drag anyone down.”know.” He shot her a meaningful look. “Come to my publishing firm tomorrow to sign the contract.I'll get someone to prepare the documents.”“Sure,” she agreed while continuing to nodpassionately.It was her first job ever.In no time at all, they got to their destination.The seminar wasbeing held in a finance hub at the center of the city.Kathleen followed Federick in.At that moment,Samuel happened to walk out of the elevator with the people from his company, who had all seenKathleen before.They knew who she was.Samuel had caught sight of her as well. He watched as shechatted with Federick happily.