Divorce Anxiety

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

do you have

not say a word

are you on? Am

go and eat,” Diana said

Kathleen had forgiven

her, Kathleen hung her head guiltily like she had committed

wondered if Diana meant that they

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

up and walked toward the dining room,

her arm over the latter’s shoulder. “Mom cares for you very much. Even though Samuel is my

concerned that Samuel would continue to make things

Kathleen was confused.

that we won’t

I’m still here,” Samuel reminded

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 champagne and celebrate that Katie has finally escaped the clutches

Samuel was speechless.

eat. Ignore him.” Wynnie

and sulk. What’s wrong with this

the topic of Frances’ birthday dinner, which was to be held the

five of us will be attending the birthday

that’s right.” Diana

coming too?” Samuel

your wife. Why are you so flustered? We know how to protect Katie better

was very good at keeping

coldly at Kathleen. “Are you sure you want

not allowed to go?”

doesn’t call the shots in this family.” Diana took a

were fixed

heart sank. “Will Nicolette be there

me to be present at the birthday

looked startled. How did she

She knew she had hit

anger, and her face

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

always loved and

Likewise, both she and Wynnie extended the same

passed

wife. In the same way, a wife should

been an honorable and peaceful

fact, Samuel had never even seen Calvin and Wynnie

that Samuel had gone too far