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.

not knowing

have to spell

did not say a word

side are you on? Am I

then. Let’s go and eat,”

was clearly dissatisfied that Kathleen had forgiven

that Diana had always doted on her, Kathleen hung her head guiltily like she had committed a

meant that they should get a

would not hesitate

and walked toward the dining room, supported by

over the latter’s shoulder. “Mom cares for you very much. Even though

concerned that Samuel would continue

Kathleen was confused.

certain that we won’t

still here,” Samuel

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 champagne and celebrate that Katie has

Samuel was speechless.

Wynnie led Kathleen

left Samuel alone to frown and sulk. What’s wrong

the topic of Frances’ birthday dinner, which was to

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

right.” Diana

coming too?” Samuel

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

Macari family was very

“Are you sure

allowed to go?” Kathleen

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

eyes were fixed impassively on

sank. “Will

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

How

knew she had hit the nail on the

of anger, and her face darkened. “Samuel, you’re

think we Macaris are? Since your grandfather’s time, the men in the Macari family have always

always loved and spoiled her

both she and Wynnie extended the same

been passed down

wife. In the same way, a wife

always been an

fact, Samuel had never even seen

Diana felt that Samuel had