Perfect Marriage with My Substitute Wife

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

do you have

did not say a

side are you on? Am

go and

that Kathleen had forgiven Samuel so

her, Kathleen hung her head guiltily like she

that they

Diana’s wish, she would not

toward the dining

Kathleen and placed her arm over the latter’s shoulder. “Mom cares for you very much. Even though Samuel is my son, I

concerned that Samuel would continue to

Kathleen was confused.

they seem so certain that we won’t get a divorce one month

I’m still here,”

you like 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, I will pop a bottle of

Samuel was speechless.

Wynnie led Kathleen to the dining

Samuel alone to frown and sulk. What’s wrong

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

told the Yoeger family that the five of us will be attending the birthday dinner. I didn’t tell them Kathleen is Samuel’s wife. I said she’s your

right.” Diana

coming

so flustered? We know how to protect Katie better than

family was very good at

looked coldly at Kathleen. “Are you sure you want

allowed to go?” Kathleen felt a little

the shots in this family.” Diana took a piece

fixed impassively on

sank. “Will Nicolette be there

doesn’t want me

looked startled. How did she

Kathleen was crestfallen. She knew she had hit the nail on the

jolt of anger, and her face darkened.

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

and spoiled her after

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

passed

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

had always been an honorable and peaceful

Samuel had never even seen Calvin and Wynnie

Diana felt that Samuel had gone