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.

quiet, not knowing how to

you have to

did not say a

whose side are you on? Am

then. Let’s go

clearly dissatisfied that Kathleen had forgiven

her, Kathleen hung her head guiltily like she had committed a

Diana meant that they should get a divorce

Diana’s wish, she would not hesitate to do so right

walked toward the dining room, supported by

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

would continue to make

Kathleen was confused.

they seem so certain that we

I’m still here,” Samuel reminded

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.

Samuel was speechless.

eat. Ignore him.” Wynnie led

to frown and sulk. What’s wrong with

dining table, Wynnie brought up the topic of Frances’ birthday dinner, which was to

the birthday dinner. I didn’t tell them Kathleen is

right.”

coming too?” Samuel

so flustered? We know how to protect Katie better than you. Otherwise, everyone would have known about your marriage by now,” Wynnie

the Macari family was very good at keeping

looked coldly at Kathleen. “Are you sure you want to

not allowed to go?” Kathleen felt a

to him. He doesn’t call the shots in this family.” Diana took a piece

eyes were fixed

“Will

that why he doesn’t want me to be present at

How did

knew she had hit the nail on the

anger, and her face darkened. “Samuel,

you don’t want anyone to know about Katie’s identity because of your mistress. Now you’re refusing to let her attend the birthday dinner too? Who do 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!” Diana

loved and spoiled her after they

mother-in-law treated her kindly. Likewise, both she and Wynnie extended the

been passed down

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

family had always been

had never even seen Calvin and Wynnie

had gone too