Divorce Anxiety (Kathleen and Samuel)

Chapter 43

Kathleen entered a restaurant and ordered herself a plate of vegan pasta.

After her meal, she soon left to visit Benjamin who was admitted to the nearby hospital.

Kathleen couldn’t help her rising concern as she observed the unconscious form of Benjamin through the window of his hospital room.

“My brother’s condition has been stable since early this morning,” Gemma uttered from behind Kathleen.

Kathleen turned to face Gemma, who was dressed in her nurse’s uniform and balancing a tray between her hands.

“When will your brother be regaining consciousness?” queried Kathleen cautiously.

Gemma’s expression darkened as she replied, “The doctor says that it’s still too early to tell.”

“Why not try consulting the opinions of other specialists?”

“It’s all right, Kathleen. There’s still time,” Gemma comforted. “By the way, how was your experience volunteering?”

“It was such an eye-opener! I learned so much from it,” Kathleen enthused.

Gemma smirked. “I watched your speech just now during my break. You were pretty amazing out there.”

“By the way, why the sudden interest in individuals with autism?”

“Well, my foster brother is autistic,” said Gemma grimly.

Now that is new.

“My foster parents come from pretty wealthy backgrounds. They adopted me as I had seemed pliant and obedient. Their hopes were that I would comply with their wishes to look after their son once they were gone. Their plan was for both of us to marry by offering me their inheritance as an incentive. They then threatened to disown me if I were to refuse,” said Gemma drily.

Kathleen was stunned speechless.

“I overheard all this when I was in high school. If I were to go against them, they swore never to pay for my tuition fees and daily expenses. Gaining admission into a university would have been a lost cause.”

“That’s preposterous!”

“Consider yourself lucky, Kathleen. Truly. I’ve gone through the worst of it all, and things barely faze me these days,” advised Kathleen with a wry smile.

Kathleen gripped Gemma’s hands anxiously. “What happened after? How did you make it out?”

“Thankfully, my brother was already a policeman back then. He located me and sponsored me all the way till graduation.” Gemma smiled fondly.

her eyes prickling with

Kathleen. My brother will be

Kathleen pursed her lips.

Gemma was right.

was indeed

family had always treated her with respect

the time. “Duty calls. I

around!” Kathleen added with a

Benjamin’s room, Kathleen

up with Federick to finalize the terms

Frederick!

completely understand.” Frederick offered a gracious smile while handing

as she perused the terms. “You’re willing to pay

earn from their work. Yours is

hundred and fifty thousand has already far exceeded my expectations.” Kathleen beamed

to complete your work within three

enthusiastically while signing

stipulate that one-third of the sum will be first transferred to you. It should be reflected in your bank account

treat you to lunch as a celebration of

to rain check. I still need to get some work done.” Federick chuckled

right, Federick. Whenever you’re free. I

“Sure. Take care.”

a faint smile plastered

therapeutic as basking in

publishing firm, Kathleen was consumed by the

for the

but it was a

her glee from the

I can choose a present for Old Mrs. Macari! But Old Mrs. Macari has everything she needs. Even so, a present won’t hurt. It’s

less than fifty thousand

she was

joy as she entered the department

items, Kathleen decided to

of Kathleen’s voice instantly

slip a “Darling!” before righting herself

Macari,” she answered

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