Divorce Anxiety

Samuel regarded Kathleen thoughtfully.

Her prickly exterior truly concealed a heart of gold.

She may admonish him, but she still ensured that he took his medication correctly.

“How confident are you in your medical skills?” Samuel’s tone turned serious.

“I don’t mean to brag, but I’m actually pretty good. My treatment methods are renown worldwide, just search it up and you might learn a thing or two about me.”

“Do you have anything to increase longevity? I’m hoping to at least be around long enough to care for my parents in their old age.”

“Cut to the chase, Samuel. I haven’t got all day.”

“I want you to treat me,” Samuel muttered lowly.

Kathleen felt as if she’d been drenched by an ice-cold bucket of water.

“State your price. All I want is to live as long as you do,” said Samuel.

Kathleen was speechless.

“Please?” Samuel pleaded.

“But you’d have to listen to my instructions without complaint. Otherwise, neither the most comfortable hospital room nor the best medication would do you any good,” Kathleen warned grimly.

Samuel could barely believe his luck. “So I’ll take this as a yes?”

“I’d be a fool to refuse such an offer. This is money we’re talking about here.”

“I guess I’ll be under your care then,” Samuel commented cheekily.

Kathleen instantly switched into her professional role. “Would you mind telling me why your body weakened so drastically?”

“You’ll hear all about it once I’m back from my trip.”

What’s with all this dodgy mysteriousness?

“We’re here,” Samuel announced promptly.

Kathleen passed the medicinal herbs to Samuel. “I can’t emphasize this enough, but please remember to take them regularly.”

“I’ll do it right now.”

Samuel tore open the package and drank it in a single gulp.

features scrunched up at the ghastly

a force

of relief that it was over. “We’re done

laughter escaped from Kathleen at the amusing tableau

instantly lightened upon witnessing Kathleen’s gorgeous face fill

time.” Kathleen took hold of

leveled a meaningful look at

to leave and

took to quaffing an entire bottle of

herbs were truly

must have been trying to

that, her smile today

had three hours of time

her shades and face mask before departing from the

a hospital specializing in traditional medicine in search of her grandfather’s old

famed all over the country and her role as a director required noteworthy medicinal as well as

have expected to catch sight of Vanessa in the

to eavesdrop, but the door was ajar and the sound of the conversation within floated out clear

“Dr. Yarrow, all I’m concerned about now

more time to convalesce. Proceeding with the transplant now would only endanger both her

was visibly displeased

utmost importance for Nicolette to be in optimal health

hassle,” Vanessa

his head firmly. “There’s nothing else to

pink of health as soon as possible,” Vanessa urged, “And

and Vanessa exited

of her hiding spot once Vanessa had entered

knock on the door of

took in her conspicuous

removed her disguise

delighted by her appearance. “Kate, it was you all along! What

would also like to

guest. Here, take

her a glass of water. “I never would have imagined seeing you

been a while, Dr. Yarrow.” Kathleen hesitated before continuing, “That woman you were talking

Vanessa, Nicolette’s

aware of Kathleen

his role as a doctor compelled him to

ethics. It’s just surprising that Nicolette would