Divorce Anxiety

Christopher’s gaze upon Kathleen was disquietingly intense.

Her heart pounded as she heard his words.

Despite being married, Kathleen had never been in a real relationship.

She was always the one running after Samuel, who treated her in much the same way as he always did.

Now that there’s a man who’d confessed his feelings in such a bold and romantic manner, how am I not feeling a thing?

Kathleen struggled to understand her inner turmoil.

Christopher was gentle about it. “I’m not forcing you into anything, Kathleen. I just needed to tell you what’s in my heart. I won’t be upset no matter what you choose in the end.”

Kathleen returned Christopher’s gaze. “You make me look like such a horrible person.”

Christopher grinned crookedly. “No, you don’t. Though you did reject me and have never been intimate with me, at least you’ve never toyed with my feelings. Do what you need to do to heal at your own pace, Kathleen. I’ll always be here waiting for you.”

“I’m not as perfect as you make me out to be,” Kathleen sighed. “I was married.”

Christopher was puzzled. “So what if you were married? Don’t you deserve to live a blissful life?”

Kathleen bit her lip, not knowing what to say.

Christopher smiled kindly. “Be kinder to yourself, Kathleen. Don’t shackle yourself to such an extent.”

Kathleen nodded. “Alright.”

Christopher smiled.

Charles arrived with a large bouquet of roses in his hands at that moment.

“You’re here, Charles!” Kathleen greeted her brother with a smile. “Where did the flowers come from?”

Charles stared at her by way of greeting. “I got this for you for switching wards.”

“Old Mrs. Macari made the arrangements,” Kathleen explained.

“Old Mrs. Macari sure is a good woman,” Charles said gratefully. “There aren’t many old people like her anymore. I’ll be sure to pay her a visit and thank her in person.”

Kathleen shook her head helplessly as she held the large bouquet in her hands. “You shouldn’t go to the Macari residence, Charles. You’re going to quarrel with Samuel when you meet him. That’ll make Grandma really sad.”

“Be good and stay away from him,” Charles coaxed. “Then we’ll have less of a chance to cross paths.”

was left even more

secured your refund from The Fantastic Restaurant,” Charles announced in explanation for his late arrival. “There wasn’t

“That’s good.” Kathleen nodded.

something like that?” Charles sat down and crossed his legs. “We’ll see if

a loss

us by your side, nobody will dare wrong you again. Don’t worry about

Kathleen sighed in resignation.

left soon

the only artist Charles had on his

was one of the biggest in

over Morris Group, he had been kept

the task of caring for Kathleen

middle of reading a script when her phone vibrated with a

the others formed

first to text: Did you really quit,

did. My body can’t take the

minds and announced that they

the viewers? Kate has been recovering at

Kathleen was embarrassed.

anything here, all right? Just focus on getting

Kathleen: I’ll be there.

to quit as well. I

as uncomfortable as

conveyed his incredulity with a series of

Kathleen: What happened?

and forced him to tell them that you’d quit the show because you hated the sight of her, not

Kathleen frowned slightly.

the picture. What else does Astrid

signed with a brokerage company half a year

Kathleen was surprised.

as a reporter as

had clearly told her that

was still filming and had no plans to return. It would’ve been impossible

somehow foreseen that, which is also unlikely. What the hell’s

knew that everything was premeditated, given the hype around Kate. She must’ve

and sent a message to her brother: Charles,

the chat records in