Divorce Anxiety

Chapter 218 Close Friend

Kathleen nodded.

With her brows furrowed, Gemma asked, “So you two are cousins, right?”

“Yes.” Kathleen pursed her lips. “But I refuse to acknowledge her as my cousin.”

“Right! Someone like her isn’t good enough to be your cousin. No wonder there’s a resemblance between you and Nicolette.”

Kathleen replied calmly, “Yes. I even became her replacement back then.”

Samuel cleared his throat, trying to soothe the awkwardness.

As though she had sensed something, Gemma replied, “I’ll be on duty tonight, so I’ll take care of your granny for you.”

“Gem, thank you,” Kathleen expressed her gratitude.

“There’s no need to thank me.” Looking into Kathleen’s eyes, Gemma said, “Look at your dark circles. They look so bad. Hurry and go home to have some rest.”

“All right. I’ll get going now.” Kathleen nodded.

“Okay. Be careful on your way home,” reminded Gemma.

Kathleen gave a slight nod and tugged at Samuel before leaving.

After leaving the hospital, Kathleen and Samuel got into a Maybach.

Samuel let out a cough and said, “I’ve never taken you as a replacement before. Never.”

He could ensure that, at least.

Although Kathleen and Nicolette resembled one another, and sometimes he had also wondered why they looked so alike, he had never taken Kathleen as Nicolette’s replacement.

Pursing her red lips, Kathleen replied, “It doesn’t matter anymore.”

In a deep voice, Samuel muttered, “Kate, if I had taken you as her replacement, I would’ve only disliked you more.”

Kathleen shot him a sideways glance.

“I know myself well, and I think you do too.” Samuel’s voice was hoarse. “If I couldn’t accept how you resemble Nicolette, I wouldn’t have married you.”

Initially, he married Kathleen due to pressure from Diana.

he definitely did not see Kathleen as Nicolette’s

he would have resented Kathleen more, and he would

was that he had already done so since the beginning, and he

trust you.” Kathleen held the steering wheel with her slender fingers as she continued, “Samuel, I could still make my own judgment on some matters. The misunderstanding wasn’t the reason why we

Samuel were

their divorce was not caused by the reason that someone had sowed discord

were to talk things out, they would still divorce in

root of the problem was that they were not meant for

was faint as she said, “Did you realize that we actually got

did not say

be better for us to stay friends.” Kathleen had

cold finger against her

was gentle as he replied, “You don’t have to explain to me, and you don’t have to feel pressured. Kate, I’m not doing anything to you. After you’ve done treating me, it’s all up to you whether you wish to leave or stay. I’ll not

Kathleen asked, “Do you really understand what I

responded with

breath, and the refreshing scent of the man wafted through her nose. “Can you stop with those gestures that a friend wouldn’t do, like holding my hand, touching my

a

questioned, “Have

you tell me what kind of

“Ordinary friends,” Kathleen emphasized.

would you be this harsh

speechless in an

the one

say something?”

For some reason, Kathleen was getting impatient and

friend, and you feel the same, too.” Samuel went straight to the point. “It is because

Kathleen remained silent.

After all, some physical touches are inevitable. What do you think?” Samuel

know how easy it is for

to step over the line?” Samuel’s charming face grew solemn. “Have you ever had

Kathleen was tongue-tied.

know how good it feels to have a close friend after having one. Moreover, we’re business partners. I don’t think we could

him

gaze darkened as he

a word, Kathleen pursed her

an unfathomable look. “So, is that a

Kathleen

lips into