Divorce Anxiety (Kathleen and Samuel)

Christopher couldn’t stop frowning.

Why did Astrid come back right now? I heard she worked as a war correspondent for a few years.

Christopher typed out a reply: I’ll do my best to be a good friend to her.

Osvald: It’s up to you. I just want you to keep an eye on her. That’s it.

Christopher let out a cold snort.

Is he saying that I’m overthinking?

Christopher went to watch the live stream and happened to see Kathleen bringing Astrid to their rooms.

“This is your room. Nancy and I are living on this floor, so if you need any help, just let us know.” Kathleen was both gentle and thoughtful.

Astrid chuckled. “All right. This is my first time on a variety show, so I’m completely baffled. Please let me know if I do anything wrong!”

“This is my first time, too.” A smile nudged Kathleen’s lips. “We can learn together.”

“Sure,” Astrid replied cheerfully. “I worked as a war correspondent overseas previously. A year ago, a grenade splinter cut across my forehead, and I nearly lost my life. I was traumatized and ended up coming home.”

Kathleen nodded in acknowledgment.

She actually didn’t want to ask personal questions, for she knew how to respect someone else’s privacy.

Now that Astrid chose to reveal everything herself, Kathleen had to play along. “You did great.”

“If I don’t do it, someone else will,” Astrid responded. “It might be dangerous, but I think it’s a meaningful job. Compared to normal jobs, I think mine is far more significant.”

“Every job has its own significance,” Kathleen told her.

Astrid met her gaze thoughtfully. “You’re right.”

“Let’s head down to join everyone downstairs.” Kathleen smiled.

Astrid nodded and reached out to take Kathleen’s hand. “Oh, your hand is soft, unlike mine. I didn’t get to take care of my hands previously, so they are pretty rough.”

Kathleen’s lips curved. “You can start now. Your hands will be like mine soon.”

Whatever you

them headed down the

uncomfortable after hearing Astrid’s words.

too! She seemed to be mocking Kathleen! But she’s way better with her words than

her words. She was just lamenting how hard her life used to be. I can’t believe you interpreted her words

her identity outright so

remarks. She wasn’t lying. Her

Kathleen’s right. Every job has its own hardship. We all work our asses off to earn money. She isn’t the only one who’s

even said her

began

comments as his expression turned

went on

coming

team didn’t mention how

felt nervous at

asked deliberately, “Kathleen, who do you

head. “I don’t

you’d know who they are,” Astrid

she replied, “Why

gave her a sidelong

Kathleen prepare dinner alone

hesitated for

you don’t mind, I can prepare dinner,” Astrid offered gaily. “My looks might suggest otherwise, but I’m a great cook. I have the potential

potential to be a good wife and mother? Is that something that is worth bragging

be tiring if you handle everything alone. You and Kathleen should work

great cook. I shall take the opportunity to learn from her!” Astrid agreed

signature dishes for dinner,” Kathleen suggested nonchalantly.

a pause, Astrid replied,

her with a grin. “I promise I’ll teach you

Astrid pursed her lips.

What an inconspicuous retort.

look at Astrid and sneered

that, Kathleen turned around and went to the

Astrid went after her.

kitchen, Astrid said happily, “What a wide kitchen. I just realized that there