Kathleen sat down after giving out the presents.
Scowling, Samuel stretched out his hand toward her.
Kathleen looked at him, baffled.
Samuel furrowed his brows. “Where’s mine?”
“I forgot about yours,” Kathleen replied nonchalantly.
Forgot?
Samuel snorted. He was certain that Kathleen had not forgotten; she had simply not gotten him a gift.
She had bought presents for everyone in the family except him.
Diana put on her glasses. “Katie has her principles. Whoever treats her well, she will also be nice to them.”
Both Calvin and Wynnie nodded approvingly.
Samuel scoffed at their response. Don’t I treat her well too? She eats and dresses well. I’ve never mistreated her.
“Where did you get the money from?” an irate Samuel asked.
“It’s a secret for now. Don’t worry; the money’s legit.” Kathleen was unwilling to tell Samuel the truth.
Samuel gave her a sullen glare.
“Samuel, do you still not trust Katie?” Diana was clearly annoyed.
“Let him be. It’s all right if he doesn’t trust her since they’re going to get a divorce soon anyway. He can ask all he wants to now. When they become siblings, he will no longer have the right to question her.” Wynnie took the opportunity to mock her son.
“Why can’t I question her as a sibling?” Samuel felt a flicker of irritation.
“You shouldn’t overstep your boundaries. There are some things you can ask and some things you can’t as an older brother. Besides, we are your elders. We are more entitled than you to receive the presents,” Wynnie replied unemotionally.
Scoffing, Samuel retorted, “Who says we are getting a divorce?”
“You don’t want a divorce? Well, too bad. Katie wants to divorce you,” Wynnie shot back.
“You can ask her yourself whether we’re getting a divorce.” Samuel turned to look at Kathleen.
Diana’s brows drew together in a frown. “Katie, what’s going on?”
“Grandma, I’ve discussed this with Samuel. We agreed to have a cooling period for a month. If we decide that we don’t want to stay together after one month is up, we’ll get a divorce,” Kathleen explained.
“You must have been too soft-hearted and agreed to whatever he wanted, didn’t you?” Diana guessed.
Kathleen kept quiet, not knowing how to respond.
Grandma, do you have to spell it out?
Samuel did not say a word too.
Grandma, whose side are you on? Am I even your grandson?
“All right then. Let’s go and eat,” Diana said coolly.
She was clearly dissatisfied that Kathleen had forgiven Samuel so easily.
Knowing that Diana had always doted on her, Kathleen hung her head guiltily like she had committed a grave mistake.
She wondered if Diana meant that they should get a divorce immediately.
If this was truly Diana’s wish, she would not hesitate to do so right away.
Diana stood up and walked toward the dining room, supported by Calvin.
Wynnie went over to Kathleen and placed her arm over the latter’s shoulder. “Mom cares for you very much. Even though Samuel is my son, I also think that you’re letting him off too easily.”
Everyone was concerned that Samuel would continue to make things difficult for Kathleen.
Kathleen was confused.
Why do they seem so certain that we won’t get a divorce one month later?
“Mom, I’m still here,” Samuel reminded Wynnie.
Wynnie looked at him with disdain. “I’m treating you like you’re invisible. Samuel, remember that this is your only chance. You won’t get another opportunity if you miss this. If you continue to fool around and be an irresponsible man, I won’t be on your side if Katie really wants a divorce. In fact, I will pop a bottle of champagne and celebrate that Katie has finally escaped the clutches of a scumbag.”
Samuel was speechless.
“Come, let’s eat. Ignore him.” Wynnie led Kathleen to the dining room.
This left Samuel alone to frown and sulk. What’s wrong with this family?
At the dining table, Wynnie brought up the topic of Frances’ birthday dinner, which was to be held the day after.
“Mom, I’ve told the Yoeger family that the five of us will be attending the birthday dinner. I didn’t tell them Kathleen is Samuel’s wife. I said she’s your granddaughter.”
“Yes, that’s right.” Diana nodded.
“Is Kathleen coming too?” Samuel frowned.
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