Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 61

“I won't touch Nicolette,” Samuel said with a cold voice.Only Kathleen could enchant him.However,Kathleen refused to believe him.She closed her eyes. “Let me get out of bed. I still have lots ofthings to do today.""What's there to do today?” Samuel asked.”l have to visit Benjamin at thehospital in the morning, then I'm going to visit Madeline in the afternoon,” Kathleenexplained.”"What about me?” Samuel buried his face in the crook of her neck. “You didn’t include mein your plans at all."Her time belongs to everyone else. This is infuriating!“You're very busy.”Kathleen hesitated. “I'll listen to your plan then.”"I want to have you for the entire day,” Samuel saidbossily.Kathleen took in a deep breath. “Samuel, you can't do this. I need my own time to do myown things.” Then, let's have lunch together,” Samuel relented.He rarely compromised.EvenKathleen was taken aback."Okay,” Kathleen agreed reluctantly.Samuel curled his lips. “Go ahead anduse the bathroom. You're slow."Kathleen fell speechless.After Kathleen went in the bathroom to takeher shower, Samuel went to the one in the guest room for his hot shower.Kathleen came out of thebathroom, wrapped in her towel.There were visible red marks on her neck and her collarbone. Tracesfrom the day before remained on her body.She had fair and soft skin to begin with.With thesemarks on her, she looked even more alluring.However, she had cried so miserably the daybefore.Samuel did not want to torture her any further.He decided to wait for two more days to allowher to recuperate.Samuel got suited and headed out for work.Kathleen did not have to do so.Dressed in her comfortable loungewear, she got ready to begin her sketches.Samuel walked over tothe front of the desk and put his arms on either side of her.Kathleen looked up. “What is it?"Samuelgave her a peck on her red lips. “Shall I pick you up at noon, or will you be coming to me?"Kathleenpaused. “You really want to have lunch with me?”Samuel’s brows furrowed. “Do you think I wasjoking?“Kathleen pursed her lips. “Somewhat.”*I never joke around.” Samuel caressed her face. “I'llpick you up.”"Okay.” Kathleen puffed her cheeks. “You're also dropping by to see Nicolette,right?"Nicolette and Benjamin were staying at the same hospital. Samuel's face darkened.Kathleenthought he was going to lose his temper.However, Samuel said in a cold voice, “Not dropping by. Iam only coming to pick you up.”He left after he said that.Kathleen fell speechless.She felt uneasy allof a sudden.Kathleen left home at ten o'clock in the morning.She went to visit Benjamin once shearrived at the hospital.Benjamin had already regained consciousness.However, it would take sometime for him to recover.Nevertheless, the doctor said that Benjamin had already passed the criticalperiod All he needed to do was rest and recuperate Kathleen sat by his bedside. “Benjamin, thankyou.”Benjamin’s face was rather pale. “You don't have to thank me."He pursed his lips and added,"What matters is that you're all right.”“I'm all right.” Kathleen hesitated. “I'll give you a prescriptiononce I get back. You should give it a try and see if it works.”"I heard from Gemma that it was yoursilver needle that saved me?” Benjamin stared at her with a meaningful look.Kathleen nodded."Yes."'I remember that your granddad was a traditional medicine practitioner.” Benjamin pursed hislips. “You've inherited his legacy.”1 just know some small tricks here and there,” Kathleenanswered."Small tricks? Yet you're bold enough to wrestle with the Grim Reaper?” Benjamin teasedher.Kathleen felt awkward.Benjamin smiled faintly. “Am I embarrassing you?“Kathleen flushed.Thetwo of them fell silent. After a long while, Benjamin said in a low voice, “Sorry, I know that Gemmatold you some weird stuff. I hope you don't take it to heart."Kathleen replied calmly, “Benjamin,thank you for liking me, but..."“Kathleen, you don't have to say anything. I understand.” Benjaminsaid with an honest gaze. “I know that you only see me like a brother. I don't mean to force you toreciprocate my feelings. I never even assumed that you should accept me because I shielded youfrom the accident.”Kathleen pursed her lips.“Let’s just pretend those words were never spoken. I amstill your friend, okay?” Benjamin was a real gentleman.He was very understanding towardKathleen.Kathleen glanced at him. She felt her uneasiness subside considerably. “Okay.”Benjaminsmiled. “You don't have to stay here with me. I'm feeling a little tired. I want to sleep somemore.”"All right.” Kathleen stood up. “I won't disturb you.”Benjamin nodded Kathleen turned aroundto leave.Benjamin said in a low voice, “Kathleen, you have to be careful. That person was clearlycoming after you that day.”“l know.” Kathleen nodded."Don't take any chances with your own life.Despite everything, Samuel is still your husband. He has the responsibility and obligation to protectyou. If anything happens, you have to go to him.” Benjamin was worried about her, so he added,“Never take any risks on your own.” Got it,” Kathleen said to reassure him.Benjamin stared at herincredulously. It was only after she had left that he retracted his gaze.Gemma came in to helpBenjamin change his dressing.”Benjamin, did you tell Kathleen?” Gemma inquired."Tell her what?"Benjamin said flatly, his brows furrowed. Tell her that you love her,” Gemma replied matter-of-factly.“That was a rare opportunity to confess to her.” Drop it.” The furrow between his brows deepened.“I can't cause her harm."Gemma hesitated. “Her husband came to the hospital to visit anotherwoman every day. It's only a matter of time before they file a divorce.”Benjamin furrowed his browsagain. “Every day?"“Not as much lately” Gemma explained. “However, the woman told her caregiverthat she is about to marry Samuel. Yet, Samuel had just announced his relationship with Kathleen afew days ago.”Benjamin furrowed his brows. “Never thought this would happen.”“There’s more.”Gemma looked at Benjamin worryingly. “That woman suffers from leukemia, and is in need of abone marrow match. Lo and behold, Kathleen is her match. I reckon that man announced hisrelationship with Kathleen so suddenly just to fool her. He'll wait until Kathleen has fallen for histricks, then ask Kathleen to donate her bone marrow to that woman, and then kick her out of thepicture.”Benjamin said coldly, “Did you tell Kathleen this?"“She knew,” answered Gemma.She knew?Benjamin gave Gemma a meaningful look. “If Kathleen came to you for help, you have to tell meabout it. I will help her figure something out.”"All right.” Gemma nodded. “Benjamin, don't worryabout it. We're of one mind. All I wish is for Kathleen to be my sister-in-law.”Benjamin lookedaskance at her. “Shut up!"Gemma did just that.Kathleen saw that Samuel had come to pick her uponce she got out of the hospital.Pursing her lips, she walked over to him. “You really came!"“Whywould I lie to you?”"Samuel opened the car door. “Get in."Kathleen got into the car.Samuel got inafter her and drove away.Not far away, Nicolette could be seen running. She wanted to get a holdof Samuel, but she was too late.She stood rooted to the ground, her fists clenched.Samuel hadcome to the hospital.Yet, he did not visit her.He left after he picked up Kathleen.How far along arethey in their relationship?Lately, she felt that she had been losing her grip on Samuel.If this goes on,I'll really be left with nothing!