Divorce Anxiety (Kathleen and Samuel)

Samuel regarded Kathleen thoughtfully.

Her prickly exterior truly concealed a heart of gold.

She may admonish him, but she still ensured that he took his medication correctly.

“How confident are you in your medical skills?” Samuel’s tone turned serious.

“I don’t mean to brag, but I’m actually pretty good. My treatment methods are renown worldwide, just search it up and you might learn a thing or two about me.”

“Do you have anything to increase longevity? I’m hoping to at least be around long enough to care for my parents in their old age.”

“Cut to the chase, Samuel. I haven’t got all day.”

“I want you to treat me,” Samuel muttered lowly.

Kathleen felt as if she’d been drenched by an ice-cold bucket of water.

“State your price. All I want is to live as long as you do,” said Samuel.

Kathleen was speechless.

“Please?” Samuel pleaded.

“But you’d have to listen to my instructions without complaint. Otherwise, neither the most comfortable hospital room nor the best medication would do you any good,” Kathleen warned grimly.

Samuel could barely believe his luck. “So I’ll take this as a yes?”

“I’d be a fool to refuse such an offer. This is money we’re talking about here.”

“I guess I’ll be under your care then,” Samuel commented cheekily.

Kathleen instantly switched into her professional role. “Would you mind telling me why your body weakened so drastically?”

“You’ll hear all about it once I’m back from my trip.”

What’s with all this dodgy mysteriousness?

“We’re here,” Samuel announced promptly.

Kathleen passed the medicinal herbs to Samuel. “I can’t emphasize this enough, but please remember to take them regularly.”

“I’ll do it right now.”

Samuel tore open the package and drank it in a single gulp.

sharp features scrunched up

a force to reckon

of relief that it was over. “We’re done here. I hope my future prescriptions are ones that taste fit for human

burst of laughter escaped from Kathleen at the amusing tableau in

upon witnessing Kathleen’s gorgeous face fill with

you in two days’ time.” Kathleen

a meaningful look

turned to leave and

to quaffing an entire bottle

herbs were

must have been trying to exact

her smile today was worth

hours of time to spare

changed into discreet attire, donning her shades and face mask before departing from the

medicine in search of her grandfather’s old friend

and her role as a

have expected to catch sight

hadn’t meant to eavesdrop, but the door was ajar and the sound of the conversation within floated out

all I’m concerned about now is how

need more time to convalesce. Proceeding with the transplant now would only endanger both her and Mr.

was visibly displeased

be in optimal health for the

hassle,” Vanessa

“There’s nothing else to

the pink of health as soon as possible,” Vanessa urged, “And

secrecy and Vanessa exited the office not long

moved out of her hiding spot once Vanessa had entered the elevator

knock on

her conspicuous attire

removed her disguise and was

was you all

wanted to check in on you, Dr. Yarrow. I would also like to request for

my guest. Here, take

glass of water. “I never would have

hesitated before continuing, “That woman

in Vanessa, Nicolette’s

Kathleen

understood that his role as a doctor compelled him to

you’re bound by your medical ethics. It’s just surprising that Nicolette would actually be

overheard most of the dialogue that took place. “Truth be told, it is not previously unheard of for patients with less than ideal health conditions

desperate. “Is Mr.