chapter 1


    Kathleen Johnson was sitting on the bed with a nket wrapped around her. There were small red


    bruises on her exposed smooth shoulder and delicate corbone. Although she was in a daze, it was


    undeniable that she still looked sexy. The sound of running water from the bathroom stopped abruptly,


    and Samuel Macari came out of the bathroom with a white towel wrapped around his waist after a


    while. He had broad shoulders, a lean body, well-defined abs, and the chiseled features of a male


    model. No, he looked much better than a male model. “Why are you in a daze?” Samuel’s deep and


    maic voice rang out. “Have you thought of what you want?” Kathleen regained her senses. She


    swallowed a lump in her throat as she looked at the man’s muscr body. “Is it okay if we don’t get a


    divorce?” Her voice was sweet as usual, and her eyes were filled with a hint of innocence and misery.


    “Why have you be so ignorant all of a sudden?” Samuel looked at her gently yet coldly at the


    same time. “Nicolette is back.” Kathleen’s heart sank. Of course, I know that Nicolette is back. Nicolette


    Yoeger was Samuel’s childhood sweetheart. Unfortunately, she was not weed in the Yoeger family,


    as she was an illegitimate child. Thus, the Macari family did not agree with Samuel marrying her.


    Kathleen, on the other hand, had a clean family background, and she was not the illegitimate child of a


    rich family. Indeed, her background was very immacte. Her parents were ordinary doctors, who had


    unfortunately passed away in an effort to rescue Samuel’s grandmother, Diana Lane, from a fire. The


    couple had sacrificed themselves in order to save her. To thank the couple and prevent Samuel from


    marrying Nicolette, Diana had forced Samuel to marry Kathleen. Back then, Diana had been in poor


    health, and the doctor had issued several notices of critical illness to Samuel. Samuel did not have any


    choice but to agree to the arranged marriage. He had told Kathleen that he would not fall in love with


    her and that everything was done so that Diana would be at ease. Kathleen naturally understood. She


    looked very much like a harmless little rabbit. She was gentle and thoughtful and was never a


    competitive person. Thus, he had assured her by saying, “As long as you are still Mrs. Macari, I will not


    let you suffer. We will get a divorce three yearster, and I willpensate you when the timees.”


    Kathleen looked at him meekly. I married him not because of his money, but because I wanted to fulfill


    a dream from my youth. And the dream is shattered now. It’s time for me to face the reality. I’ve been


    gentle and obedient for three years, but I just couldn’t let this man fall in love with me. How pathetic of


    me! “Sam,” Kathleen called him. She was the only one who would call him by that name. And


    whenever she called him that on the bed, Samuel could never stop himself from making love to her.


    She may look like a small rabbit, but she is a vixen deep down. She is excellent at seducing people. At


    the thought that she would probably marry another man after their divorce and of her using that same


    gentle voice to call another man, he felt a little displeased. “Hmm?” Kathleen could see her reflection in


    his eyes. She mustered her courage and said, “Sam, I’m pregnant.” Samuel’s face darkened at once.


    “What did you say?” Kathleen trembled involuntarily. She bit her lip and repeated, “I’m pregnant.” “Get


    rid of it,” Samuel said without hesitation. “What?” “I said get rid of it.” His handsome face was full of


    hostility. “I’m not going to backtrack on my n to divorce you just because of a baby. Besides, I don’t


    want the baby to be a hindrance between Nicolette and me.” Kathleen’s face turned pale. It looks


    like even a child can’t change his decision. How could he tell me to abort the baby? What a cold-


    blooded man. The baby is his own flesh and blood. Kathleen chuckled softly. “Why are youughing?”


    Samuel’s face clouded over. “I’m not pregnant. I lied.” Kathleen had a smile on her face, but her heart


    was bleeding inside. “You lied?” Samuel was visibly upset. “That’s right. If you don’t believe me, why


    don’t we go to the hospital for a body checkup?” “Good. I don’t want the existence of a potential threat.


    Abort the baby if you’re really pregnant. I’ll give you an extra one hundred million so that you can do


    what’s necessary for your health. Don’t worry, it won’t affect your… second marriage.” Second


    marriage? Kathleen gave a rueful smile. “I’m really not pregnant, so you don’t have to give me extra


    money. If you’re worried, we can go to the hospital for a checkup.” Samuel held her chin. “What’s your


    n after we get a divorce?” Kathleen wrapped her arms around his neck. “I wanna join showbiz.”


    Samuel was stunned. Kathleen had graduated from a film academy after taking an acting course. If not


    for her marriage to Samuel, she would have won the award for best actress long ago. For some


    reason, Samuel did not like the idea of her joining the entertainment industry. He knew that she was an


    alluring woman and was afraid that people would have their eyes on her. “Very well. I will add another


    use to our divorce agreement. You’ll be signed under Starlight Entertainment, and they’ll make you


    famous in five years.” Kathleen smiled faintly. “It’s fine. I was just saying. How are you going to tell


    Grandma about us?” Samuel felt the onset of a headache at the mention of Diana. He knew that DianaProperty ? N?velDrama.Org.


    would not agree with them getting a divorce. Moreover, Diana did not like Nicolette’s identity as an


    illegitimate child. “You go.” Samuel looked at Kathleen coldly. “She listens to you. I will give you an


    extra house if it works.” Kathleen was at a loss for words, and there was a throbbing pain in her heart.


    Did he really think that I married him for the money and the house? It doesn’t even concern him that he


    has hurt my feelings. “Fine,” Kathleen agreed. “Sam, make love to me one more time.” “Your wish is my


    command, you little vixen.” Samuel pulled her out of the nket and positioned her such that she was


    sitting on him. Truth be told, he could never have enough of her, for the woman was a delightful treat to


    him. When he realized that he could never taste her again, he acted even harder than before. He


    wished he could drain her energy. The night passed by and morning came. Kathleen was awakened by


    the sound of a phone ringing. Even though she was emotionally abused by Samuel, he had pampered


    her in other aspects. Knowing that she would be grumpy in the morning, he would set his phone on


    silent or vibrate mode when he arrived home at night. He was afraid that someone would look for him


    and wake her up. However, unbeknownst to her, he had switched it back off. Lifting the phone groggily,


    she intended to tell him that there was an iing call for him. But the moment she saw Nicolette’s


    name on the phone screen, she froze. So that’s the reason for the change. Is he afraid that Nicolette


    can’t find him? What a considerate man! All of a sudden, Kathleen realized that the past three years


    had merely been a dream. As a matter of fact, it was not without any signs. Even though Samuel did


    not love her, he had doted on her, for she looked very identical to Nicolette. She had been Nicolette’s


    recement for three years.


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