Chapter 7 You Wanted To Marry Me
Kathleen was shocked.
She turned around and saw Christopher. “Oh, Christopher, it’s you.”
Christopher smiled. “Did something happen between you and Samuel?”
“Why do you think so?” Kathleen blinked innocently.
She had tender features with a pair of eyes that sparkled.
“The Yoegers told me Nicolette’s back.” Christopher was very straightforward.
The smile on Kathleen’s face slowly faded. “So everyone knows about it already.”
Everyone in the Yoeger family knew that Kathleen was married to Samuel.
Though Rose Yoeger, the legitimate daughter of the Yoeger family, did not like Nicolette, she liked Samuel.
She had turned up at Samuel and Kathleen’s wedding and insulted Kathleen, saying the latter was overestimating herself for thinking she could turn her life around by being a replacement.
Back then, Kathleen had indeed overestimated herself.
She had thought that she could turn her unlucky life around.
However, life is not something a person can control.
When Christopher saw Kathleen’s dejected look, his heart ached.
He raised his arm, wanting to pat her head. In the end, he only placed it on Snowy.
“Kate, you can come to me if you need any help.” His voice was gentle. “I’ll do whatever I can to help you, just like old times.”
Kathleen tilted her head, frowning. “Christopher, what are you talking about?”
She did not understand what he was saying.
Christopher stared at her, hesitant with his words. “Kathleen, ten years ago—”
“Christopher, you’re still here?” Right then, Wynnie appeared. “I’ve got some big crabs here. Bring them home to your mom. I’m sure she’ll like them.”
“Okay, Aunt Wynnie.” Christopher nodded, reaching out to take the box of crabs from Wynnie.
“Drive safely,” Wynnie reminded.
Christopher nodded again. “Don’t worry, Aunt Wynnie. You should head inside.”
at Kathleen and turned around
Wynnie entered the house, Kathleen asked softly, “Christopher, what did you just say? What happened
gentle.
tell her when she divorces Samuel. It should be the
going now,”
brows, finding
were you two talking about?” Samuel stepped
time, Christopher had already
much.” Kathleen shook
noticed you two talking for quite some time,” Samuel
seen everything from the second
were just exchanging some tips about
about rearing dogs?” Samuel scoffed. “As far as I know, you’re not
dog’s
Samuel knew she was being
something wrong, you son of a b*tch?” Kathleen became bolder when she was at the
you’ve got a death wish.” Samuel tugged
touch me. Otherwise, I’ll show Nicolette
dare!” Samuel’s handsome
bully me!”
I shut up
guts.” Samuel
his reaction, Kathleen
two sleep here tonight? You can
I think it’s best if we go back,” Samuel said coldly.
Samuel’s words. “You can go back if you
Samuel was utterly displeased.
to remain in the house, then he could
Nicolette
hinting at her to cooperate
Wynnie’s arm. “Mom, I’d like to learn about the law from you, especially the
a business
go.” Kathleen smiled faintly, revealing her dimples that made her look
why Samuel did not like Kathleen, who was
watch Kathleen
Wynnie’s bedroom for two
that time, Samuel had sent Kathleen a message telling her to go home with him, but she
the moment she noticed Kathleen’s unhappy expression
to my
were filled with concern. “Kate, no matter what happens, just know that
aback, but she
She then turned around, walked out of Wynnie’s room, and made her way back to Samuel’s.
As soon as she entered, Samuel grabbed her wrist. His gaze was filled with rage. “Kathleen, stop messing around!”
“Let go, Samuel!” Kathleen’s arm hurt from his grip. “No one’s stopping you from seeing Nicolette. The door is wide open. If you want to go, then go ahead. Why should I cover up for you? You’re such a jerk. Do you know that?”
How could he ignore my feelings like that? What gives him the right to treat me this way?
“You were the one who asked for it,” Samuel uttered coldly. “I said I’d never like you three years ago, yet you still wanted to marry me.”
“Yes, I was too stupid three years ago. I thought I could change your heart during these three years.” Kathleen’s eyes reddened. “Samuel, ten years ago—”
Before she could continue, Samuel’s phone rang.
He took out his phone, and his gaze darkened instantly.
“Yes, Nicolette.” Samuel’s voice was incredibly gentle. It was as though he was coaxing a baby. “I know. Don’t cry. I’ll go back right now.”
With that, he hung up and cast Kathleen an icy look. “Put on your coat and come home with me!”
Kathleen bit her lip. “No!”
She did not want to stay in the cold and empty house alone.
“It’s useless, Kathleen. Do you think you can avoid having a divorce by hiding here?” Samuel pinched her chin. “Think of your uncle. Do you think I’ll let him live a peaceful life if you offend me?”
Kathleen froze.
“Put on your coat.” Samuel released his grip on her. “I’ll wait for you in the car. If you don’t come down in five minutes, then you shall see your uncle’s dead body soon.”
After that, Samuel turned around and left.
Kathleen’s legs gave in instantly; she had to lean against the wall for support.
Her eyes reddened, but she forced herself to hold back her tears.
Samuel is really ruthless. Then again, I’m just a replacement. What was I thinking, expecting him to treat me with care?
She shut her eyes, and tears started rolling down her cheeks.
After some time, she wiped her face with the back of her hand, put on her coat, and went downstairs.
Samuel was already getting impatient waiting in the car.
Upon seeing her arrival, he urged Kathleen to enter the vehicle quickly.
Kathleen got into the backseat.
In the past, she had always sat in the passenger seat.
Her actions made Samuel’s brows twitch. He did not like her silent rebellion.
He preferred her to be gentle and obedient.