Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 83

Kathleen was bewildered. She was totally clueless as to why Samuel was grinning.The man asked herto try on some wedding dresses, so she obliged.She dared not say anything about iteither.Nevertheless, the process of trying on the wedding dresses was extremely slow andarduous.Kathleen only tried on two outfits.Samuel narrowed his eyes and uttered, “If you don't trythem on properly, I'll buy everything home, then you can slowly try on all of them.”Kathleen wasrendered speechless. That's not how you should spend money, even if you're wealthy!In the end,Kathleen selected an off-shoulder, demure wedding dress, which suited her meek and gentlepersonality.She exuded a sweet, lovely vibe.Samuel tested a black tuxedo.He stood with Kathleenand asked the store employee to help take a photo.That would be their only picture together lateron.After they finished trying on their wedding outfits, Samuel brought Kathleen out to eat.Oncethey finished their meal, the couple went home together.Kathleen remained happy all the way untilbefore the wedding.Even though she was still unable to let go of the pair of children whom she hadlost, she knew that she had to look forward and move on.Soon, their wedding day arrived. Theceremony was to be held in a chapel.That day, Kathleen wore the wedding dress that she hadchosen with Samuel. A joyful grin was carved on her face as she walked step by step toward himamid the well-wishes of her friends and relatives.Samuel, elegant and handsome, stood before thealtar as Kathleen, gentle and sweet, strode forward.The two seemed like a perfect match as theystood together.Christopher sat on one of the pews, staring at Kathleen from behind in a seriousmanner.If this is her choice, the only thing I can do is respect it and give her my bestwishes.Benjamin was seated on one of the pews too.Gemma was still unable to get down from thebed, so she could not make it.He came to give Kathleen his blessing.No matter who she married, allhe hoped for was her happiness.She must obtain happiness!Kathleen walked in front of Samuel andplaced her small hand in his.The latter held her hand and, through the transparent veil, gazed at hispetite bride. Warmth and bliss filled his heart.Perhaps we should have held this wedding ceremony along time ago. How foolish I was! The couple turned simultaneously to look at the priest, who smiledat them and slowly uttered, “Dear Mr. Samuel Macari and Ms. Kathleen Johnson, do the two of youagree to live together in matrimony and never leave each other regardless of wealth andhealth?"Samuel declared solemnly, “I do."Kathleen's eyes gleamed with sincerity. “I-"Bang!Before thewoman could even finish her vow, a loud bang sounded from behind.Then, there was the patter offootsteps.Kathleen turned around, and so did the crowd.Nicolette strode forward, silhouetted by thelight.Kathleen froze on the spot.Nicolette? Why are her legs perfectly well?Samuel’s handsome faceturned black as thunder as he ordered his subordinates to take Nicolette away.How dare she showup here!Nicolette chuckled sinisterly. “Kathleen, you must be shocked. I caused you such grief andpain, so you requested Samuel to destroy both my legs. But, how could I stand here—perfectly fine—in front of you? Have you thought about that?"Kathleen slowly flipped open her veil and lookedat Samuel. “Was the video you showed me fake?”In the video, she saw Nicolette's legs beingbroken.Samuel grabbed her wrist and stated sternly, “I'll explain things to you when we gohome!"“Samuel, do you not dare to tell her that you couldn't bear for me to get hurt, so you foundsomeone who looked extremely like me as a substitute?” Nicolette smiled seductively andcontinued, “Kathleen, so what if you lose your children? Samuel doesn’t want me to get hurt at all!He loves me more than you!"D*mn Kathleen! How dare she occupy Samuel for so long! I won't giveup so easily!"Take her away!” ordered Samuel icily.Slap!Kathleen raised her hand and gave Samuel aslap. Her visage was purple with rage, and her chest heaved erratically. “Samuel Macari!"The man’seyes darkened. “Kate, I'll explain it to you when we get back.”"Why did you lie to me?” said Kathleenin anguish. “Why did you lie to me!"Samuel took a step forward and tried to hug her.”Don’t touchme!” roared Kathleen. “You're a piece of work! Do you know how much I hate her? She killed mychildren and almost took my life, and you let her off unscathed to appear in front of me? Why didyou do that?""Because he loves me,” said Nicolette smugly.“Scram!” Samuel glared at her,enraged.Nicolette was taken by surprise.”Do you know how much I went through to carry my twochildren?” Kathleen grabbed Samuel by the collar. “You kept coercing me to donate my bonemarrow to Nicolette. I was afraid that you would force me to get rid of my babies, so I didn't dare totell you about it. I wanted to divorce you and leave this place, but I ended up losing my babies! Itwas her! She killed my children!”Samuel’s eyes became bloodshot.”l was so powerless, and I couldnot punish her because you shielded her. I wanted to get a divorce and leave, but you refused. Iasked you to break her legs, but you lied to me.” Kathleen roared, “What am I to you? What am12""Kate, I'm sorry.” Samuel gripped her hands that were grabbing hold of his collar. “It wasn'tintentional.”Kathleen fell into total despair.”Samuel Macari, you're such a big bully.” Kathleen's tearsstreamed down her face ceaselessly, blurring her vision. “How could you do this to me?"“Kate!”Samuel wanted to embrace her.Her cries were filled with sorrow and hopelessness.Everyone’s heartached for her.They knew how powerless she felt.Kathleen pushed Samuel away and shoved a vase atthe side onto the floor. A broken shard flew and grazed her neck, leaving a deep streak.Everybodywas astounded."Kate!"“Katie!""Kathleen!"What is she trying to do?Kathleen stood at the door andturned to look at the crowd. “Samuel, I want a divorce. If you don't agree to it, you won't see meever again.”Samuel froze."Everything that happened between us was always up to you; the ball wasalways in your court.” Kathleen took in a deep breath and went on, “Be it our marriage, our divorce,or our wedding, you were the one in control of everything. Everything! I was but an accessory toyou. Even if I had my own opinion, you wouldn't care.”Samuel gulped."However, I can have a say inhow I'm going to spend the rest of my life.” Kathleen shut her eyes for a moment and said, “If youdon't agree to it, don't think that you'll see me again. You decide.”"Kate, put down the shard.”Samuel clenched his jaw. “I don't want to divorce you.”l like you.Devastated, Kathleen cried, “I can'tbear the weight of your love. I never want to see you again, and I certainly can't bear to see youprotecting her.”"Katie, don't do anything silly.” Diana panicked. “Samuel, this was your fault to beginwith. Hurry up and agree to her request!"Gritting his teeth, Samuel said, "Kathleen, tell me how youwant her to suffer, and I'll make her pay immediately!”Kathleen sneered coldly. “What's the point insaying all this now? Samuel, I've completely given up. I can't go on with you anymore. Nicolette isthe murderer who killed my children, but does that make you any less guilty? If it weren't for yourindulgence, would she dare to do such a thing?"