Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 46

"W-What?” Kathleen was flabbergasted.Christopher let out a chuckle. “Are you surprised?”Shenodded.”l was just joking.” Christopher's lips curled into a smile. “What I mean to say is, a friend isan extra pair of hands for support, isn't it?"He knew that he could not make his intentions clear rightnow, as Kathleen was not divorced from Samuel yet.Kathleen was someone who held onto hermorals strongly, and so was he.They respected each other, so they would not put each other in anawkward situation.Essentially, both of them were full of pride.Prideful people like them would neverallow others to point fingers at them.Christopher wanted to confess his feelings to Kathleen onlyafter she was divorced from Samuel.As for the baby in her stomach, he could treat it like his ownchild since she was the mother, after all.”To be honest, Samuel and I have an agreement.” Kathleenlowered her gaze, and her expression was calm. “We promised to not divorce if we both feel that wecan remain with each other after a month. However, it was not until that day at home, when I sawhow condescending and harsh Samuel was when objecting to me attending Old Mrs. Yoeger'sbirthday dinner, that I finally understood. He looks down on me from the bottom of his heart.”"Shewould not be maintaining this unequal marriage anymore.Christopher’s face darkened. “Kathleen,you shouldn't belittle yourself. The Macari family and I have never thought that you're inferior toothers.”"Chris, I'm well aware of how kind you, Grandma, and the rest are to me.” Kathleen smiled."Samuel is responsible for his own actions, so I won't hold a grudge against you all. However, I feellike leaving this place after I'm divorced from Samuel.”“Where do you want to go?” he asked.”I'mthinking of going to my granny's house.” Kathleen took a sideways glance at him. “Don't tellanyone.”“Don't worry. I won't.” Christopher shook his head.He was delighted that she could open upto him like this.”Is there anyone else in your granny's house?” Christopher continued.”No.” Kathleenreplied calmly, “My mom told me there are many flowers in my granny’s house. The flowers willcome to full bloom in the summer and are extremely beautiful. I'd like to visit the place that evenmy mom missed."Nodding, he said, “I understand."“Therefore, I'll simply look on in silenceregardless of whether Samuel messes around with me or gets angry at me. I don’t want to torturemyself anymore.” Kathleen said flatly, “He's not worth it. I guess I've wasted ten years of my youthon the wrong person.”Christopher paused for a moment before starting, “Kathleen, actually—"Hewas just about to say something when there was a knock on the door.Kathleen was astonished. “AreGrandma and the rest back so soon?"“Take a seat. I'll go get the door.” Christopher stood up andwent to open the door.Upon doing so, he saw that it was Tyson standing outside.”Mr. Morris?"Tyson was rather surprised.”What're you doing here?” With his face expressionless, Christopherasked, “Why aren't you with Samuel?""Mr. Macari has instructed me to pick Mrs. Macari up to headto the Yoeger residence,” Tyson explained.Christopher frowned.What does Samuel mean bythis?“Doesn’t he know that Kathleen's sick?” Christopher was utterly displeased. “She can't

go." This...” Tyson dared not say so to Samuel."Come in and ask her in person.” Christopher did notgive him a hard time.Tyson nodded.He entered the mansion and walked to the living room.Helooked at Kathleen, who indeed appeared paler than usual.lt seemed like she had genuinely fallensick.”"What's the matter?” Kathleen asked blandly.”Mrs. Macari, Mr. Macari has ordered me to takeyou to the party at the Yoeger residence,” Tyson answered.”I'm not going.” Kathleen rubbed hertemples. “I bet Nicolette instigated him to do so, which is why he asked you to pick me up."Tysonfell silent sheepishly.”If I didn't follow Grandma and the rest there and only show up after Samuelsent someone over to pick me up, what do you think the Yoeger family and other guests at thebirthday party would think?” Kathleen sneered, “Why would I bring this slander upon myself?*Tysonpursed his lips. He actually thought the same way as well.”Mrs. Macari, it's actually not Nicolette. Mr.Macari gave this order himself,” Tyson defended Samuel.”I'm not going either.” Kathleen scrunchedher brows and refuted, “He can’t order me around!"Helpless, Tyson wanted to say something

else. However, before he could, Christopher instructed coldly, “Call Samuel and tell him Kathleen isseriously feeling unwell.”With his lips pursed, Tyson turned to walk away.He called Samuel.It did nottake long for Samuel to answer his phone. “Have you picked her up?”“No.” Tyson hesitated beforeadding, “Mr. Macari, Mrs. Macari said she’s not going as she really feels unwell.”Samuel wasdispleased. “Didn't you tell her that it's me who asked you to pick her up?”“I told her.” Tyson bit hislip. “Mrs. Macari insisted that she’s not going. Since she didn't follow the rest to the birthday party,if I send her over right now, it would make her seem too troublesome and affect the others’impression of her.”"She’s indeed troublesome.” In an unhappy tone, Samuel ordered, “Bring her tome!”He was determined to see her!"Mr. Macari, I dare not act rough.” Tyson found himself in a tightspot. “What's more, Mr. Morris is here.”"Mr. Morris?” Samuel questioned with his face all gloomy,"Christopher?”“Yes!” Tyson nodded vigorously.Mr. Macari, you better realize the danger soon. Yourwoman is going to be taken away. Stop bothering about Nicolette or whoever.”I'm going back rightnow!” Samuel stated coldly.I just knew Christopher had some ulterior motive for not showing up atthe birthday party!After the call, Tyson returned and stood in the living room without sayinganything.Kathleen frowned. “Mr. Hackney, I don’t want to make things difficult for you either. Thesepast three years, you've accompanied me to go shopping, watch movies, have meals, and even havebody checkups at the hospital more frequently than Samuel has."Tyson felt awkward. “Mrs. Macari,this is my duty.”Christopher knitted his brows.Has Kathleen been so lonely after getting married toSamuel?“Is Samuel coming over to get me?” Kathleen questioned suspiciously.Tyson nodded.Atthat, she was speechless.This is too much! He was the one who refused to allow me to go. Yet, it'salso him who's forcing me to be there now! Is he trying to torment me to death?“Chris, you shouldgo back first,” said Kathleen, troubled.They're definitely going to fight if they encounter eachother.“All right.” Not wanting to make things difficult for her, Christopher took his leave first.Exitingthe mansion, he got into his car.He then drove away from the Macari residence.Halfway through hisjourney, he still bumped into Samuel. As Samuel blocked his way, the two men got out of theirrespective cars.”What's the meaning of this?” Samuel looked at Christopher with a chilly gaze.Forsome unknown reason, he always felt that Christopher was the biggest threat to him."Samuel, forthe past three years, how many times have you shopped, ate, or watched movies with Kathleen?”Christopher took a step forward and interrogated in an icy tone, “How many times have you left herall alone, made her cry, and broke her heart!"“Christopher, that's between me and Kathleen. It'snone of your business!” Samuel's voice was stern.Christopher grabbed Samuel by his collar and spatheatedly, “She's the woman I've loved for ten years! How could you do this to her!"Samuel wastaken aback.He has loved her for ten years?Christopher’s eyes had turned red. “She's Kathleen, thewoman I most adore. How I wish I could dote on her and love her like the priceless treasure she is.Yet, here you are, hurting her over and over again!"“Christopher, she’s my wife.” Samuel warnedfrigidly, “You better know where you stand!”