Divorce Anxiety (Kathleen and Samuel)

Kathleen sat down after giving out the presents.

Scowling, Samuel stretched out his hand toward her.

Kathleen looked at him, baffled.

Samuel furrowed his brows. “Where’s mine?”

“I forgot about yours,” Kathleen replied nonchalantly.

Forgot?

Samuel snorted. He was certain that Kathleen had not forgotten; she had simply not gotten him a gift.

She had bought presents for everyone in the family except him.

Diana put on her glasses. “Katie has her principles. Whoever treats her well, she will also be nice to them.”

Both Calvin and Wynnie nodded approvingly.

Samuel scoffed at their response. Don’t I treat her well too? She eats and dresses well. I’ve never mistreated her.

“Where did you get the money from?” an irate Samuel asked.

“It’s a secret for now. Don’t worry; the money’s legit.” Kathleen was unwilling to tell Samuel the truth.

Samuel gave her a sullen glare.

“Samuel, do you still not trust Katie?” Diana was clearly annoyed.

“Let him be. It’s all right if he doesn’t trust her since they’re going to get a divorce soon anyway. He can ask all he wants to now. When they become siblings, he will no longer have the right to question her.” Wynnie took the opportunity to mock her son.

“Why can’t I question her as a sibling?” Samuel felt a flicker of irritation.

“You shouldn’t overstep your boundaries. There are some things you can ask and some things you can’t as an older brother. Besides, we are your elders. We are more entitled than you to receive the presents,” Wynnie replied unemotionally.

Scoffing, Samuel retorted, “Who says we are getting a divorce?”

“You don’t want a divorce? Well, too bad. Katie wants to divorce you,” Wynnie shot back.

“You can ask her yourself whether we’re getting a divorce.” Samuel turned to look at Kathleen.

Diana’s brows drew together in a frown. “Katie, what’s going on?”

“Grandma, I’ve discussed this with Samuel. We agreed to have a cooling period for a month. If we decide that we don’t want to stay together after one month is up, we’ll get a divorce,” Kathleen explained.

“You must have been too soft-hearted and agreed to whatever he wanted, didn’t you?” Diana guessed.

kept quiet, not knowing how to

do you have to spell

did not say a

whose side are you on? Am

go and eat,” Diana said

was clearly dissatisfied that Kathleen had forgiven

always doted on her, Kathleen hung

Diana meant that they should get

truly Diana’s wish, she would not hesitate to do

and walked toward the dining room,

arm over the latter’s shoulder. “Mom cares for you very much. Even though Samuel is my son, I also think that

concerned that Samuel would continue to make things difficult for

Kathleen was confused.

we won’t

here,”

you’re invisible. Samuel, remember that this is your only chance. You won’t get another opportunity if you miss this. If you continue to fool around and be an irresponsible man, I won’t be on your side if Katie really wants a divorce. In fact,

Samuel was speechless.

eat. Ignore him.” Wynnie led Kathleen

alone to frown and sulk. What’s wrong

topic of Frances’

will be attending the birthday dinner. I didn’t tell them Kathleen is Samuel’s wife. I said she’s your

that’s right.”

coming too?” Samuel

are you so flustered? We know how to protect Katie better than

family was very good at keeping

at Kathleen. “Are

to go?” Kathleen felt a little

call the shots in this family.” Diana took a piece of beef and

eyes were fixed

heart sank. “Will Nicolette be there

that why he doesn’t want me to be

How did she guess

crestfallen. She knew she had

jolt of anger, and her face darkened. “Samuel, you’re too

you think we Macaris are? Since your grandfather’s time, the men in the Macari family have always been righteous, filial, and respectful to their spouses! They have never done anything as absurd as you are now!”

had always loved and spoiled

her kindly. Likewise, both she and Wynnie extended the same affection to their own

passed down over

should be respectful toward his wife. In the same way, a wife should be understanding

Macari family had always been an honorable and

had never even seen Calvin

had gone too far this