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

you have to spell

did not say a word

on? Am I

then. Let’s go and

was clearly dissatisfied that Kathleen had forgiven Samuel

had always doted on her, Kathleen hung her head

wondered if Diana meant that they should get a divorce

would not hesitate to do so right

up and walked toward the dining

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

would continue

Kathleen was confused.

so certain that we won’t get a

I’m still here,” Samuel reminded

with disdain. “I’m treating 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

Samuel was speechless.

eat. Ignore him.” Wynnie led Kathleen to

to frown and sulk. What’s wrong

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

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

right.”

Kathleen coming too?”

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

Macari family was very good

looked coldly at Kathleen. “Are

allowed to go?” Kathleen

call the shots in this family.” Diana took a piece of beef and gave

fixed

sank. “Will Nicolette be there

doesn’t want me to be present at the birthday

How

was crestfallen. She knew she had hit the nail on

felt a jolt of anger, and her face darkened. “Samuel,

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 never done anything as absurd

loved and spoiled her

kindly. Likewise, both she and

been passed down over the

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

been

fact, Samuel had never even seen Calvin

felt that Samuel had gone too far