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

a force to reckon

relief that it was over. “We’re done here. I hope my future prescriptions are ones that taste

laughter escaped from Kathleen at the amusing tableau in

upon witnessing Kathleen’s

See you in two days’ time.” Kathleen took hold of the empty

leveled a meaningful

leave and

quaffing an

herbs were

must have been trying to exact her revenge with

that, her smile today was worth

three hours of time

into discreet attire, donning her shades and face mask before departing from the

headed to a hospital specializing in traditional medicine in search of her grandfather’s old friend who was the

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

never would have expected to catch sight of Vanessa in

the door was ajar and the sound of

in hushed tones, “Dr. Yarrow, all I’m concerned about

the transplant now

was visibly displeased

for Nicolette to be in optimal health

a hassle,” Vanessa

firmly. “There’s

the pink of health as

Vanessa exited the office not long

moved out of her hiding spot once Vanessa had entered the

her arrival with a knock on the

in her conspicuous attire

her disguise and was instantly

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

Dr. Yarrow. I would also like to request for some medicinal herbs if you don’t mind,”

my guest. Here,

poured her a glass of water. “I never would

a while, Dr. Yarrow.” Kathleen hesitated before continuing,

Vanessa, Nicolette’s

aware of Kathleen and

role as a doctor compelled him to save patients

ethics. It’s just surprising that Nicolette would