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

he would have resented Kathleen more, and he would

beginning, and he had fallen head over heels

“Samuel, I could still make my own judgment on some matters. The misunderstanding

Samuel were both

were aware that their divorce was not caused by the reason that

if there were some misunderstandings, and they were to talk things

problem was that they were not meant

we actually got along well before our marriage

not say a

mean that it’d be better for us to stay friends.” Kathleen had no choice but

gently placed his cold finger against

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 stop you. Besides, I’ll agree if you want to keep in touch. If you wish to stay as friends, we’ll stay friends

Kathleen asked, “Do you really

responded with a

wafted through her nose. “Can

a second before replying,

sidelong glance and questioned, “Have you really kept

After a momentary pause, Samuel continued, “Could you tell me what kind

“Ordinary friends,” Kathleen emphasized.

just like what you said, would you be this harsh to your ordinary friend?” Samuel asked

rendered speechless in an

now I’m the

can I say

Kathleen was getting impatient and furious

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

Kathleen remained silent.

other’s close friends. After all, some physical touches are inevitable. What do you

know how easy it is for close friends

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

Kathleen was tongue-tied.

man’s warm breath lingered around her. “You would know how good it feels to have a close friend after having one. Moreover, we’re business partners. I don’t think we could be considered ordinary

him

as he stared at

saying a word, Kathleen pursed her lips slightly

her an unfathomable look. “So, is that

up!” Kathleen

his lips