Chapter 14:

Ward 2306 was where Belinda was staying.

Kristopher’s brow furrowed as he pressed the elevator’s ‘close door’ button, his face devoid of any expression.

Before heading there, he had Marc pull up Belinda’s medical records. Other than a recent surgery for a miscarriage due to malnutrition, her health record was clean.

Could she actually be vomiting blood?

Kristopher sneered, certain that Belinda had been faking it again.

When Belinda awoke, it was already dusk.

“Honey, you must have had a pleasant dream, so you refuse to wake up,” Madisyn remarked as she unpacked the food and set it before her. She sighed and uttered, “Belinda, since you’re already here, why not go for a comprehensive check-up?”

She handed Belinda a fork. “I’ve been looking after you all week, yet it seems like you’re deteriorating. Could there be any complications from the abortion?”

fought back her discomfort and met her gaze. “What could possibly be wrong with me? I just had a bad night’s sleep, and

down, her brow furrowed slightly as she nibbled on her food. “When I returned from Rozand to Nawrin last night, I came to this hospital immediately and already completed my examinations. I’m alright, and there’s no need

Madisyn asked, “How did your discussion with Kristopher go today? Did

word “divorce,” Belinda’s frown deepened.

he agree? You’ve already relinquished all your shared property,” Madisyn questioned as she slid a straw into a cup of milk for Belinda. “Moreover, I saw him online today, shopping at the mall with Cathy. He already has her now. Why is he hesitating to divorce you? Is he trying to keep his options


now at

“I’ll just disregard him and proceed with

she resolved to end their

take a sip of milk and glanced over at Madisyn. “Where did you

managed to get an apartment from a friend of mine. I’ve placed Fluffy and your luggage there. It’s a two-bedroom apartment with a living room. One bedroom is yours, and the other room is set up as your office space. I’ve tidied it up. It’s neat and cozy. You’ll find it much more comfortable than staying in that large, empty house. And don’t worry about Kristopher. He won’t

Belinda responded, her smile genuine as she felt a surge of gratitude. “What can I

we go for a drink after you

remember how we, along with Joyce, used to hit the bar regularly. But then Joyce had her accident, and

Madisyn looking disheartened, Belinda offered a comforting smile. “Alright, once I’m out of here, we’ll grab a drink together.

years with Kristopher, you deserve a break.

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