A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 13:

Kristopher sat just ten feet away from Belinda, the distance seemingly magnified by the cool detachment on his face, as if they were in separate universes.

Belinda, gazing at his impassive expression, forced a smile. “Yes, I’ve made my decision,” she affirmed.

Throughout their three-year marriage, Belinda had often contemplated leaving him, yet she struggled to sever the ties.

She once clung to naive hopes concerning him.

Belinda had believed that if there was even a shred of humanity in Kristopher, he might recognize her virtues and fall for her.

Now, having relinquished her illusions, she looked back, deeming herself foolish for squandering her youth and vitality on someone who had never genuinely acknowledged her presence.

Kristopher remained oblivious to the despair in Belinda’s eyes.

Distracted by his phone, he retorted, “You secretly ended the pregnancy, fled our home, flaunted another man before me, and now you’re demanding a divorce… What are you trying to gain with all this drama?”

His words tightened a knot in Belinda’s heart.

Clasping her hands together tightly, she responded, “Do you really think I’ve gone through all this just to gain something from you?”

“Isn’t that the case?”

“Remember when I offered you two hundred million to divorce me? What was your response?

that, he pulled out the divorce agreement Belinda had previously left at the villa and flung it towards her. “Two years ago, you wouldn’t divorce for two hundred million, but now you’re

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a half years ago, when Kristopher had

two hundred million was

self-mocking smile as she picked up the divorce papers. “Isn’t it better

is indeed very good,” Kristopher responded, his

if you were serious about

am serious,”

a composed and solemn demeanor. “Kristopher, after three years, I’ve reached

lifted her hand skyward. “I promise, as soon as you sign the papers, I’ll join you at the courthouse right after I’m out of the

now reflected sheer

he really looked at her for the first time

face was void of emotion, stirring an unexpected emptiness in him. Turning away, he broke eye contact. “I

she sat drained of color. “Drop the act. Remain the dutiful wife. Cathy isn’t out to usurp you, and you better not hassle her, wrap her in your dramas, or cause me any more trouble. You have three days to return home. Act like none

silently bit her