Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 35

Kathleen was slightly startled by the question and started to grip her fair hand tightly.Meanwhile,Calvin scrutinized her.In fact, she did not need to answer anymore since her action had alreadybetrayed her.”Kate, you are ultimately bound to get hurt if you fall in love with someone likeSamuel,” Calvin said solemnly. “I'm not just his father; I know him inside out. My son isn't thathonest, and his words sometimes contradict his action. You might have to comply with his requests,which could be unfair to you because love is supposed to be reciprocal. However, Samuel isextremely stubborn. Therefore, the woman who loves him must sacrifice a little more."Kathleennodded. “I understand.”“My son is born with a silver spoon. Hence, he naturally thinks that if acertain thing belongs to him, he does not need to fight for it or bother with it. Nonetheless, he willonly realize how much he cares for it once it slips out of his hands,” Calvin uttered gently. “Perhaps,you should give him some time."Kathleen pursed her lips. “How much time should I give him? Aday? A week? Or a lifetime?"“This is for you to speculate.” Calvin's voice fell to a hush. “I believe youwill make your judgment at that time.”Kathleen lowered her gaze and kept quiet.She knew Calvinwas persuading her to give Samuel another chance.Why should I give him a chance, though? Heand Nicolette had already done that unspeakable act.Later that evening, Kathleen had changed intoan indigo one-shoulder evening gown, making her look elegant.The indigo gown only made herskin appear fairer than it already was.Her long supple hair was pulled into a loose bun and waspinned up with a dark blue gemstone hairpin, giving her a beautiful and sophisticatedimage.Kathleen had never dressed like that in front of anyone before.It was her first time.Calvin wasvery pleased. “Your mother-in-law instructed someone to deliver this gown to you.”"No wonder itfits me like a glove.” Kathleen felt a surge of warmth in her heart.”She wore this gown when we meteach other for the first time.” Calvin ruminated over the past.Kathleen was stunned by the storybehind this particular gown.”Let’s get in the car,” Calvin said."Dad.” Samuel stepped out of thecompany.“You've knocked off from work,” Calvin responded coolly. “I'll bring Kate to thebanquet.”Samuel’s darkened gaze fell on Kathleen, the look in his eyes unfathomable. “Dad, whatwould outsiders say if you brought her with you?"“It's easy. I could say Kate is the one yourgrandmother adopted as her granddaughter. Otherwise, I'll tell everyone that her parents were yourgrandmother's saviors. Everybody knows that.” Calvin had long thought of a good explanation.”Howdo you plan to explain to people in the future if you assert that your daughter-in-law is Grandma'sadopted granddaughter now?” Samuel spoke in a chilly tone. “I'll bring her there instead.” Isn't thisall your fault? Besides our family, no one else knows Kate is your wife,” Calvin taunted. “That's finetoo. After the divorce gets finalized, Kate will become the legitimate daughter of my family. Youbetter not cause trouble at that time.”Samuel was rendered speechless. Why would I cause anytrouble?”If not, why don't you let Kate decide?” After that, Calvin asked the young lady, “Whose cardo you want to get in?"“Mine.” Samuel grasped Kathleen's hand.Nonetheless, Kathleen retracted herhand and muttered, “Mr. Macari, it's best if we avoid arousing suspicion.” With that, she got intoCalvin's car.Gloominess shrouded Samuel's face.Calvin shot his son a dubious look. “She said toavoid arousing suspicion, heard that?"Samuel’s expression turned grim.Once Calvin boarded the car,he ordered the driver to start driving.As Calvin glanced at Samuel from the rearview mirror, his lipsquirked into a small smile.During the banquet, people began asking Calvin about Kathleen's identitywhen they saw that he had brought her with him.Calvin let out a chuckle. “Did you guys forget thatmy mother adopted a granddaughter ten years ago?"“Oh, I see. So this is the girl.”’Does that alsomeans she’s a daughter of the Macari family?"“That's right.” Calvin grinned. “She's KathleenJohnson, my daughter.”"Kathleen was very well-behaved. “Hello, everyone,” she greeted politely.Thecrowd nodded in response.For Calvin to bring this lady here for an eye-opening experience, I highlysuspect he wants to replace a suitable husband for her. Although Kathleen was not related to the Macarifamily by blood, her parents were Diana's saviors. The latter even adopted her to be her god-grandchild. That would mean she still had a decent status in the family.Some elders dragged theirsons before Kathleen and introduced them to her.It was undeniable that those elders and their sonsseemed pretty reliable. Although their family backgrounds were not as prominent as the Macarifamily, they weren't too shabby either.Samuel, who stood nearby, was staring at the scene with achilly gaze.He could not help but feel uneasy when he noticed Kathleen chatting merrily with othermen.This eye-catching young lady is going to attract people's attention!Samuel strode overgracefully. His tone was cold. “I got a few words to say to her.” After that, he grabbed Kathleen'swrist and left. They went to a place with no one around Kathleen could no longer hold back heranger. “What are you doing, Samuel? You were so rude just now!""Do you think those men werebeing courteous?” Samuel's face darkened. “Dad too; he clearly knows you're my wife, but he stillintroduced those people to you! What's so good about those men?"“Are you crazy?” Kathleenfumed. “They don't know the relationship between us. Right now, we are siblings, getit?"Siblings?“Samuel, you reap what you sow. All these are the results of your actions.” Kathleen letout a snort. “No one will ever know we're husband and wife. For us to carry on as siblings willdo."Upon saying that, Kathleen was about to leave.However, Samuel pulled her back and pressedher against the wall. He snarled, “Kathleen, how bold of you to insist we're siblings instead of amarried couple!”Kathleen bit her lip in frustration. “Samuel, if you dare kiss me again, don't blameme for betraying you! I'll let everyone here know about our relationship! Kiss me if youdare!”Samuel grabbed her chin and kissed her passionately.He had long wanted to do that to herever since he saw how beautifully dressed up she was.How could someone like her be so gentle,cute, alluring, and exquisite all at once? Not only that, she isn't pretentious, and none of theexpressions she portrays is fake.That was why he did not want anyone to lay their eyes on her all themore.He also had no clue when he had become obsessed with the woman and could not getenough of her.Kathleen pounded on the man’s chest with her fists with all her might. “Let go of me!Samuel, you shameless man! Why did you kiss me when you obviously have no feelings toward me?We're about to get a divorce, but why are you still bullying me? Haven't I always obeyed your wordsand acted as Nicolette's substitute and your anonymous wife for the past three years? I havenothing left, so what else do you want from me?“Loving this man had caused her to lose too manythings.She wanted to recover them bit by bit, but Samuel had become her hindrance."You still haveme.” Samuel drew her into his embrace. “No matter what happens, you still have me.”