Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 91

Diana and Charles both wore dumbfounded expressions on their faces.Samuel's almond-shapedeyes narrowed slightly as he answered, “Sure.”Kathleen sat down again and lowered her headwithout a word.l must be crazy!Samuel sat down and placed the documents aside, which invited aglare from Diana.The old woman rolled her eyes at her grandson, disgruntled.He's returned sohurriedly to get these documents, yet he refuses to leave after retrieving them. An excuse! Anexcuse is what it is!Meanwhile, disdain was written all over Charles’ face.This man is pretty cunning,huh? That gloomy look on his face was obviously meant to deceive Kathleen! My sister's a soft-hearted person. How dare he make use of her kindness. Son of a b*tch!At the same time, Kathleenwas chastising herself as regret crept up her.Why did I invite him back for a meal? Come to think ofit, this is Samuel's residence, and I'm the guest here. Why am I, a guest, inviting the resident of thisresidence for lunch? Oh, how awkward!“Katie, come and have some oranges.” Diana eased thetension in the room by piping up and stuffing a slice of fruit into Kathleen's slender hands. “This isyour favorite, no?"“Thanks, Grandma,” said Kathleen upon recovering her senses.Diana wasdelighted. “Tell me. What have you been up to abroad for the past year?” she asked.”Okay.”Kathleen naturally began chatting with the older woman.As the two ladies chattered away happily,Samuel kept his attention on Kathleen's each and every move. His gaze was filled with an infiniteamount of gentleness.Displeased, Charles asked, “Mr. Macari, fancy having a talk outside?”D*mn it!How dare he have the audacity to pretend as if he cares about Kathleen? Has he forgotten how thewoman he loves harmed Kathleen and my two little nephews who never got the chance to see theworld? How disgusting!Samuel replied indifferently, “Sure."The two men headed out.Upon noticingtheir movements, Kathleen could not help but feel nervous.Diana smiled and held Kathleen's hands."You have your brother to protect you. Don't worry. They will be just fine. Let's continue yourstory.”Kathleen bit her lip and returned to her conversation with Diana as Samuel and Charles wentoutside for a chat.Even on winter days, warmth seeped out of the bright sun.As soon as they wereoutside, Charles let out a sneer. “Mr. Macari, I'm sure you're aware my sister is now engaged.””If onecan divorce after a marriage, one can also call off an engagement.” Samuel's deep voice whichresembled a cello was void of emotions. “So, what are you trying to say, Mr. Johnson?"*What I'msaying is— get away from my sister!” Charles hissed with a menacing look. “I forbid you to go nearher. Do you understand?"*l can't do that.” Samuel's tone was chilly. “Is there anything else you'd liketo say to me?“Charles could not help snickering upon hearing his response. “Surely you aren'tthinking that she will change her mind and live with you as long as you insist on keeping her byyour side like an unreasonable person? Just like what you did in the past?”Unreasonable person?Samuel's eyes darkened. “No, I won't anymore.”He knew what Kathleen resented.Otherwise, shewould not have left him using such extreme measures.Samuel thought about it before. Had he notpushed to her limit, perhaps Kathleen would have stayed.A year's time was neither long nor short.However, only he knew how hard the year had been without Kathleen's presence by his

side. Throughout this year, everyone told him that his temper had changed. He had become morevicious and colder than before.Alas, only he knew that the woman who could suppress the hostilityin him was gone.She no longer wanted him.“Let me get this straight. My sister's getting married toChristopher. That man is a thousand times better than you as he respects and adores her more thanyou. Hence, there won't be any so-called first love or hopeless lies in their relationship!” Charlesglared at Samuel furiously and spat, “Most importantly, Kate has me, her brother, to protect hernow. I won't allow you to mistreat her anymore!”A hint of viciousness flashed across Samuel's eyeswhen he heard that Kathleen was marrying Christopher.He uttered coldly, “Christopher won'tprobably have the guts to marry her.”*Pfft! You're really confident with yourself, arent you?" Charlesmocked. “Thanks to Christopher, I got to reunite with Kate. He had been helping her search for herlong-lost brother since he knew she had a brother who was separated from her at a young age.What about you? Did you even know that she has an elder brother?"Samuel swallowed hard,causing his Adam's apple to bob up and down. Evidently, he was unaware of this.He never caredabout these things.Naturally, he did not ask about them either.Though he seemed to know Kathleenwell, in truth, he was completely ignorant about her life.At that moment, a white Maserati drove intothe courtyard. Wynnie emerged from the car first.She appeared to be in high spirits, but her moodturned sulky when she saw Samuel.”"What are you doing here?” She frowned.Samuel fellspeechless.”You are?” A deep knot appeared between Wynnie's brows as she turned around to lookat Charles. In an instant, a smile appeared across her face as she asked, “You're Kate's brother,right?"“Nice to meet you, Mrs. Macari.” Charles curled his lips. “I'm Kate's elder brother, CharlesJohnson.”“Nice to meet you, Mr. Johnson.” Wynnie shook his hand. “That's a good thing to hear.Kate finally has an elder brother to take care of her."Upon hearing that comment, Charles smiledlightly and answered, “Thank you, Mrs. Macari, for looking after my sister.”"Wynnie shot Samuel alook and replied awkwardly, “We didn't do our job well, really."“Your kick at the wedding was reallysatisfying,” Charles uttered in gratitude.”That was nothing. I suppose everyone present would'vedone the same,” Wynnie said sheepishly."That might not be the case.” Charles paused and added,"Some gentlemen wouldn't bear to do so."Wynnie took another glance at Samuel.”Mrs. Macari, OldMrs. Macari and my sister are in the living room,” Charles stated with a half-smile.”l will see theminside then.” Wynnie pondered for a while and added, “Mr. Johnson, feel free to punch someone inthe face. I will help you with the lawsuit if a certain someone dares to sue you.”Samuel was renderedspeechless after hearing that.Charles smiled gently. “Okay."I'm not that violent, though. It seemsthat Mr. Macari isn't popular among his family either,” Charles said coldly, “What goes aroundcomes around.”Having said that, he returned to the house, leaving Samuel aloneoutside.Coincidently, Calvin returned in his car.He approached his son and asked, “Why are youhere?"“Can't I be here?” Samuel answered frostily. “Do you want to stuff me back into my mother'stummy?”“Such a huge figure of you will wreck my wife's stomach,” Calvin scoffed. “I will beheartbroken to see that, even if you aren't. Oh! I've forgotten that you don't even adore your wife,let alone your mother.”Samuel was at a loss of words. With that, Calvin stepped in with Samuelfollowing behind.The entire living room was filled with laughter. Back in the days when Kathleen wasabsent, this place was never lively and merry.Now that she was back, the house was once againfilled with warmth and passion.Samuel knew his dull character would not bring a smile to hisfamily.Kathleen was the one who helped him communicate with his family those years."You are stillstaying around?” Wynnie's brows knitted together.Samuel ignored her and sat down.Calvinfurrowed his brows too. It isn't easy for Kathleen to visit us. Even Mom is glad to see her here. Can'the read the room and stay away for a while?”Mr. Macari, Mrs. Macari, it's okay. I'm the one whoasked him to say,” Kathleen uttered."Hear that?” Samuel said indifferently. Wynnie snorted at her sonwhile Calvin glared at him.What's with his boastful attitude? Kathleen is merely being courteoustoward him.After that, they all headed to the dining hall to have their meal.Everyone laughed andchatted throughout the meal, but only Samuel was eating his food quietly.His seat was far awayfrom Kathleen's, yet his gaze never left her for a second.After finishing his meal, he got up to

leave. However, Kathleen pursed her lips and said, “Samuel, let me see you out. I have something totell you.”