Chapter 32 I don't Agree

"Other than protecting yourself, you also need to safeguard your marriage," Cassie stated. She encouraged, "You actually love Joseph very much; don't even try to deny it. Why do you make so many allowances? Do you think that you are so inferior to Anna that you are willing to give up on Joseph?"

"Mom, I…, I do love Joseph. You are right, but he doesn't love me. You can take a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink."

"I can say this, I will not allow it to happen," Cassie said firmly, "You can let Anna have Joseph, but I cannot. If you divorce Joseph, I will hate you forever."

Kate felt so conflicted, "Mom, Joseph is a person, not an object. I cannot stop him; he has the right to choose to be with the one he loves."

Cassie restrained her rage and spoke in a serious tone, but with sincerity, "I understand your situation. But, you have to understand that you must strive for somethings, not let them go."

Lisa had told Kate almost the same thing, but she never mentioned her love for Joseph. It was because of Kate's insecurity that Anna would have the chance to take Joseph from her.

"Don't be afraid; I will be your strong backing." Cassie encouraged her, "Joseph is a family man. When his father died, he was so sad that he went abroad and did not contact anyone. Then his grandpa and I forced him to come back, he finally agreed. I know he loves his family."

Kate asked cautiously, "Mom, please don't force him to do anything he doesn't want to do. Marriage with no love will only make us both suffer. Why not let him be with his love? It would be good for him and his career."

"Why are you so stubborn?" Cassie was irritated with her, "Joseph's grandpa and I are on your side. But you will not take any action."

Seeing that Cassie was angry, Kate was at a loss and said, "Don't be angry, Mom. I don't want to offend you, and I don't want us to be in such an awkward situation. I know you want to have a grandchild, Anna could help you with that. After all, they love each other very much, and could have a baby."

"You…" Cassie started to say, but she was out of breath. She laid back on the sofa, unable to utter a word.

Kate stood up immediately and asked, "What's wrong, Mom?"

Seeing her anxious expression, Cassie whispered, "My…My heart aches."

"Do you have medication?" Kate went to look for pills but couldn't find any. She walked back to Cassie and said, "Don't worry, I will call for a doctor."

Cassie snatched her hand and said, "My pain will not be relieved if you don't listen to me. I feel so angry when I think of your attitude."

After saying how disappointed she was with Kate, Cassie struggled to breathe.

"You still won't listen to me?" Cassie asked again.

"I…"

"You truly do disappoint me. You would rather have Anna take Joseph away than fight for him. Go away; I don't want to see you anymore. One day though, I will die of depression, just as your mother did." Cassie knew she shouldn't motivate her with her mother's death, but she couldn't think of another way.

Kate was born kind and always put others first; only her mother's death could change her mind. Cassie thought to herself.

Kate felt her heartbreaking again when she thought of her mother. Flora had been confident and abrupt in any situation, but due to Leo's betrayal, she gradually became sick and depressed before dying. Shaking her head as tears streamed down her face, Kate said, "No…Mom, though Joseph doesn't love me, you are so kind to me. You treat me as your daughter, and I appreciate it very much. But, please don't be so worried about me."

"Then take my advice, don't divorce Joseph, okay?" Cassie pleaded, "If you have any difficulty, we can face them together."

"I…" Seeing Cassie begging her so sincerely, she didn't have the heart to refuse. So, she agreed, "Okay, I will try my best. But if I cannot continue, I will let you know."

"Thank you for trying. You are really a good girl." Cassie then felt assured. There was no way that she was going to let Dora's daughter become her daughter-in-law.

After confirming that Cassie was feeling fine, Kate went back to her home. The moment she stepped into her bedroom, Joseph grabbed her by the neck. He asked in a harsh tone, "It didn't take you long to go to complain to my mother, did it?"

Seeing his furious expression, she laughed and asked, "Are you afraid of me telling your mother? Are you afraid of her knowing or is it that you are afraid she will try to stop us from getting a divorce?"

Joseph tightened his grip, but Kate just stared at him as usual. She was not going to give in to him.

The thought of Anna and divorcing Kate gave Joseph a little comfort. He loosened his hand and warned, "You better behave yourself or else..."

"What? Are you going to divorce me?" Kate scoffed, "I don't care."

"You…" Joseph snarled, "Karma comes back around. Your tricks two years ago were pointless because Anna has come back."

"You think Anna told you the truth? Don't be so naive! She is a liar!" Kate did not want to explain anymore to Joseph again. After all, he never believed her.

Soon? Was he so anxious?

She felt her heartache and was about to agree. However, at this moment, Cassie's words echoed in her mind, "You truly do disappoint me. You would rather have Anna take Joseph away than fight for him. Go away; I don't want to see you anymore. One day though, I will die of depression, just as your mother did."

"Joseph, do you think I will obey you all the time? You are wrong. This time, I will not agree to divorce you so easily!"