Chapter 429 Broke Your Promise
Kathleen was surprised as the Richard she knew did not seem to be such a person.
“He may have reasons for doing so,” she comforted.
“It’s been one year since he proposed to me.” Gemma felt helpless. “Forget it. I feel upset whenever I bring him up. I’m going back to work.”
Kathleen walked along with her. “Perhaps, you can ask him.”
“I’m scared the outcome will be bad if I do.” Gemma lowered her head. “Kate, I’m terrified we’ll break up because of this.”
Kathleen took hold of Gemma’s hand and consoled, “Don’t overthink this. Richard has always been reliable, so I guess he has his reasons. Why don’t you give him a little more time?”
“All right.” The latter nodded, though a little confused. “How long should I give him, though?”
“This depends on you,” Kathleen explained. “After all, everyone’s tolerance and endurance toward this matter are different.”
“Kate, what if it were you?” Gemma asked out of curiosity.
“I…” Kathleen paused for a moment before continuing, “If I encountered something like this, I suppose I would be in the same state as you.”
Gemma looked toward the woman. “Didn’t you and Samuel reconcile already? Why do I feel like something happened between you two?”
“Well, not exactly.” Kathleen flashed a half-smile. “However, everyone has troubles that can’t be shared even with their loved ones. Thus, we need to give them time to decide if they want to tell us.”
“Kate, you seem to have returned to your past self,” Gemma remarked while staring at Kathleen.
My past self?
“How was I like before?” the latter asked bitterly.
“You would endure many things in the name of love. It’s exactly how you are right now.”
“I would feel frustrated when I endured something back then. However, it’s different now as my tolerance is due to maturity,” Kathleen elucidated. “People change, after all.”
After all, she was not the type to immediately tell Samuel if she had a secret either.
Gemma nodded. “True. Everyone changes.”
Kathleen smiled.
“We don’t have anything going on at night, so why don’t we go out and have a drink?”
Yet, Kathleen shook her head. “I’ve already been drinking for two nights straight. I feel like my head is going to explode.”
Gemma smiled faintly. “Are you trying to drown your sorrows with alcohol?”
“That’s not it.”
“All right, then,” Gemma replied with a sigh.
After hesitating, Kathleen added, “I can accompany you if you really want to go.”
“Really?” Gemma’s expression brightened up immediately.
“Mm.” Kathleen nodded. “I can deal with a headache. Your mood is more important.”
“Thank you,” Gemma chirped. “I’ll come and meet you once you’re off work.”
“All right.” Kathleen nodded.
When Samuel got off work, he received a call from Kathleen right after he exited his office.
“I just got off work and am going to pick you up,” he said gently.
“There’s no need,” Kathleen murmured. “I’m having dinner with Gemma tonight. I’ll take a taxi back after we’re done.”
“Where are you going for dinner?” Samuel asked in a deep voice. “I can go and fetch you.”
“No need.” Kathleen felt embarrassed. After all, there was no way she could tell the man she was going out to drink. “You can head home first.”
Then, she quickly hung up the call.
Samuel was rendered speechless.
Tyson noticed the man’s change of expression and asked, “Mr. Macari, what happened?”
“She must be mad.” Samuel’s voice was hoarse.
Mad?
“Check where Kate and Gemma are having dinner tonight,” Samuel ordered coldly.
“Got it.” Tyson nodded.
Gemma was the one who decided on the location this time.
When Kathleen followed Gemma into the bar, she realized the latter must be a frequent visitor, for even the bartender recognized her.
Arriving at their booth, Gemma ordered a ton of beer.
By the looks of it, it seemed that she was not going home without getting drunk.
Kathleen soon noticed she was there just to serve as a prop as Gemma’s drinking was much better than hers.
Gemma finished almost all the beer on the table, not even stopping to clink the half-finished beer in her hand with Kathleen.
Soon, she got drunk.
“Kate, why am I such a coward?” Gemma muttered in her drunken state. “All because we’ve been together for a couple of years, I don’t dare to question him what’s happening. Instead, I hide everything in my heart for fear of losing him. Shouldn’t dating be relaxing and happy? Why should I do this to myself?”
Kathleen did not know how to respond to that.
“I don’t want to admit it, but I’m scared I can’t find someone better than him. I’ve been with him for such a long time, and I’m getting older too. Although I love him, I must admit it’s my fault that I’m losing confidence in this relationship.” Gemma’s eyes were red. “What should I do, Kate?”
Right after saying that, she slumped down on the table.
Kathleen sat beside her with a sigh and sprawled on the table too. When she tucked Gemma’s hair away, she realized the latter was crying.
Kathleen felt distressed. “If you really cannot take it, you should ask him.”
“I’m scared that he isn’t prepared for that yet and would feel irritated and break up with me if I keep asking. Did you know that I haven’t seen him for a month?”
It’s that bad?
After resigning from the hospital, Richard had busied himself ever since.
When Gemma asked, he told her he was starting a business.
However, she did not know what exactly he was doing.
Kathleen did not know how to advise the woman. It was up to Gemma to decide on her next steps, after all.
“Are you just going to let yourself suffer, then?” Kathleen asked gently.
Gemma pursed her lips. “I have a feeling I’m going to break up soon.”
Kathleen sighed and gently patted Gemma’s head. “It’ll be fine. It’s not a bad thing to break up sooner if you and Richard are not fated to be together.”
Gemma nodded.
“Let’s continue drinking and get wasted!” Kathleen clinked her glass with the woman.
At that, Gemma sat up and continued drinking.
Meanwhile, it was starting to rain outside.
Samuel was sitting in the car and quietly observing the bar entrance.
Although he knew Kathleen was inside, he did not go in to disturb her.
He knew he needed to give her space.
At around half-past ten, Kathleen staggered out of the bar while supporting Gemma.
Although she wanted to hail a taxi, she could not get one as the rain was too heavy.
“Hey, you two. Do you need some help?” asked a greasy-looking man approaching them.
Kathleen furrowed her brows. “No.”
“The both of you seem drunk, though. Why don’t I send you two back home?” After saying that, the man stretched out his hand.
“Get lost!” Kathleen roared. “Why don’t you take a look at who I am? How dare you try to make a move on me?”
Upon hearing that, the man felt displeased.
At that moment, a black umbrella appeared on top of Kathleen’s head.
When she saw the dark, blurry figure in front of her, she frowned momentarily.
Samuel stared down at the man who was preparing to make a move. “Do you not want your hands anymore?”
The man’s expression changed when he noticed Samuel, and he immediately ran away fearfully.
Samuel instantly supported Kathleen. “You drank again.”
Tyson also came over and helped Gemma into the car.
Kathleen grabbed Samuel’s collar with both hands. “You told me you would never deceive me, yet you still did. Samuel Macari, you broke your promise.”
