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 how to

have to

not say a

on? Am I

Let’s go and eat,”

that Kathleen had forgiven

Diana had always doted on her, Kathleen hung her head

Diana meant that they should get

wish, she would not hesitate to

toward the dining room,

over the latter’s shoulder. “Mom cares for you very much. Even though Samuel is my son, I also think that you’re letting

Samuel would continue to make things

Kathleen was confused.

that we won’t get a divorce one month

I’m still here,”

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

Samuel was speechless.

let’s eat. Ignore him.” Wynnie led Kathleen to

left Samuel alone to frown and

topic of Frances’ birthday dinner, which was to be

I’ve told the Yoeger family that the five of us will be attending the birthday dinner. I didn’t tell them Kathleen

that’s right.” Diana

coming too?” Samuel

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

was very good at

at Kathleen. “Are you sure you

not allowed to go?” Kathleen felt a

him. He doesn’t call the shots in this family.” Diana took a piece of beef and gave it to

were fixed impassively on

sank. “Will Nicolette be there

that why he doesn’t want me to be

looked startled. How did she guess

knew

a jolt of anger, and her face

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

and spoiled her after

kindly. Likewise, both she and Wynnie extended the same affection

been passed down over the

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

been an honorable and peaceful

even seen Calvin and Wynnie

felt that Samuel had gone