Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 90

Christopher took Kathleen home and drove her to the mansion’s entrance.”We've reached yourhouse,” Christopher said warmly.Kathleen glanced at the white building outside his car window andsaid, “Thank you for taking me home, Chris.”"There really is no need for thanks, Kate. It's okay.”Christopher disliked how Kathleen was being distant from him.Despite that, he knew if he confessedto her, she would certainly reject him.“I'll get going then.” Kathleen pushed the car door open andgot out of the car.Christopher stared blankly at Kathleen's slim figure as she disappeared from hissight.Maybe I should give her more time and not force her to make a decision now.Once Kathleenentered her house, Charles descended the stairs.”Did you have fun?” he asked in concern Kathleenshook her head. “I bumped into Samuel.""What is he doing there?” Charles walked and stood infront of Kathleen.”It was nothing. He wanted me to visit Grandma,” Kathleen answered and pursedher lips. “I know that! But I just came back home today. I'll visit her. It's just a matter of time. What'sthe rush, geez."Charles knew that Kathleen treated and loved Diana like her owngrandmother.”When will you visit her? I'll go with you,” Charles said."I'll go tomorrow,” Kathleenanswered after contemplating. “Anyway, I think Samuel would assume I'll visit her several days later,but I want to catch him off guard by visiting Grandma earlier."Charles smiled faintly. “Okay, I'llprepare the gifts then.”"Don’t get anything that's too lavish or expensive, otherwise she'll thinkwe're not being sincere enough,” Kathleen said before adding, “I think I'd better prepare the giftsmyself. I know what she likes best, after all.”Charles chuckled. “You don’t trust me, your ownbrother?"Kathleen snorted.”Don’t worry. I know what to do,” Charles said with a slight laugh. “Justgo and rest.”"If you say so.” Kathleen nodded and climbed up the stairs with her high heelson.Charles withdrew his gaze. A hint of coldness glinted in his eyes.Samuel is such a pest!The nextday, Kathleen and Charles visited Diana in the Macari residence.For the past year, Kathleenfrequently stayed in touch with Diana.However, they never met face to face. When Kathleen arrivedat the Macari residence, everyone was glad to see her.After all, Kathleen had lived in the Macariresidence for a few years. Moreover, she was kind, so everyone loved her.Everyone had missed herfor the past year."Grandma!” When Kathleen saw Diana, she ran over and hugged the olderwoman.Diana had recovered well in this past year.Now, she could get down from her bed and walkaround on her own.”Oh, my sweet little Katie is here! Haha!” Diana exclaimed in joy."Grandma, I'mback. I'm sorry for worrying you for this past year,” Kathleen said sadly as if blaming herself."Sillygirl, it's not your fault. We're the ones who let you down,” Diana said as she patted Kathleen's head."Come here and sit with me."Then, Kathleen released Diana. With a slight laugh, the formerintroduced her brother. “Grandma, let me introduce you to Charles. This is Charles Johnson, myelder brother.”Diana was a little shocked. “Your brother?“Charles took a step forward. “Nice to meetyou, Old Mrs. Macari. I'm Kate's elder brother, Charles Johnson."You have a brother?” Diana askedquizzically."Yes.” Kathleen nodded and continued, “Actually, we lost my brother when he was born.He was passed through many hands before he was sold off overseas. We only reunited with him lastyear."My goodness,” Diana exclaimed and looked at Charles with pity. “Poor boy, you've reallysuffered. Come here and sit."Holding Charles’ hand, Diana and the pair of siblings sat down.Dianascrutinized Charles’ face and nodded. “You have your father's eyes.”*Grandma, my brother and I hadalready done our DNA test,” Kathleen explained, grinning.Diana nodded. “That's good, but it's trulya miracle.” heard it from my parents when I was young. They believed that my brother had passedaway. Every time he was mentioned, my mom would cry, so everyone was careful not to talk abouthim anymore because they were afraid that my mom would cry herself ragged,” Kathleen continuedto explain.”This is natural. Since you're Katie's brother, then Charles, you are also my dearestgrandson. From now on, I'll love you too,” Diana said with a twinkle in her eyes."Thank you,Grandma.” Charles smiled too. It seemed that Diana was an easy person to get along with."Maria,please call Calvin and Wynnie. I want them to come back for lunch.” Diana was delighted. “We'llhave a family lunch!” she exclaimed.Although she had said it was a family lunch, she did not inviteSamuel.At that instant, Kathleen knew that Diana had her best interests in mind.Despite that, sheonly hoped to be able to get along with her former husband.This could only work if Samuel waswilling.“Yes, Old Mrs. Macari,” Maria said with a smile. “I'll prepare something Mrs.... Ms. Johnsonlikes.”Smiling, Kathleen did not mind Maria's mistake. Honestly, Maria was not the only one thatneeded to become accustomed to Kathleen's new identity, for Kathleen herself needed to get usedto it as well. Maria glanced outside the window. “Old Mrs. Macari, Mr. Samuel is back.""What?" Dianapanicked.Why is that little brat back now?"Grandma, it's okay,” Kathleen said as she clasped herhands around Diana's hand. “It's really okay. We've agreed that we'll treat each other like siblingswhen we divorced."Diana’s other hand gripped Kathleen's hand in return. Her hand is so cold! Shereally doesn’t want to meet Samuel. Look how much that little brat must have scared her!As theywere chatting, Samuel entered the house.His almond-shaped eyes narrowed when he saw the trio inthe living room.”"Why are you here?” Diana said, her disapproval being written all over herface."Documents,” Samuel said expressionlessly before adding, “I left them here yesterday.”"Hmph!”Diana scoffed.Kathleen was a little surprised. Is Samuel living in the Macari residence? I thought helived at Florinia Manor.Florinia Manor was the mansion Samuel currently lived in.The man shot aglance at Kathleen.Today, she wore a rose-red sweater and a black umbrella skirt. She looked cuteyet dignified.On the other hand, Charles was dressed in a formal black suit and white shirt, makinghim look like an elite. However, his gaze had a wild look to it."Leave when you've gotten yourdocument,” Diana urged Samuel unhappily.“Mm,” Samuel hummed in agreement, but he lookedslightly gloomy.Pursing her lips, Kathleen glanced at him and then at Diana.Samuel turned and wentup the stairs for his document.“Grandma, does Samuel always live here?” Kathleen asked incuriosity.”Sometimes,” Diana answered.Kathleen nodded.At this moment, Samuel descended thestairs with a document in his hand.”I'll get going now,” he said, looking at Diana.However, Dianaignored him and stayed silent.Expressionless, he strode with large steps to the entrance.Before hecould leave, Kathleen stood up and called out to him, “Samuel."He halted his steps abruptly, turnedaround, and walked toward her.Stunned, Kathleen took two steps back instinctively."Hey, Mr.Macari. Don't you know you have to keep a safe social distance?” Charles exclaimed inannoyance. Why does he have to walk all the way over here? My sister only called out to him. Hecould have just stood there and answered.”Looking someone in the eye and talking with the personface to face is the polite way of interaction.” Then, Samuel looked at Kathleen before saying gently,"What is it?"Kathleen was a bit nervous as she was not used to talking to him with him so near her.Nonetheless, she invited, “Come and have lunch with us.”