A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 28:

Helen looked up, baffled, gazing at Kristopher as if she doubted her own ears. “Kristopher?”

Kristopher’s expression darkened, his tone firm. “What happens between Belinda and me is none of your business.”

Carol quickly silenced Helen, her hand over her mouth, whispering sternly, “That’s enough. Shut up!” Helen complied, falling silent.

The room sank into a deeper silence after the exchange.

Anthony shot Kristopher an icy look and said mockingly, “I was under the impression you’d forgotten Belinda was your wife.”

With a knowing smirk, Kristopher responded, his tone laced with respect, “Believe me, that’s one thing I could never forget.”

Anthony’s scoff was loaded with skepticism. “If you really remembered, then why—”

“Anthony.”

Before Anthony could continue, Belinda cut him off.

She handed him a cup of freshly brewed tea, offering a gentle smile. “Here, drink some tea.”

Anthony’s frown softened as he accepted the cup, his voice mixed with concern and frustration. “When will you learn to express your feelings? You keep everything bottled up inside, which isn’t good for you. Look at you! You’ve let it all get to you again. I haven’t seen you in a month, and you’ve lost so much weight!”

warmed Belinda’s heart even as they brought

for Anthony. “Oh, I’m

back? You’re already so skinny. Why on earth are you

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want to make myself look more beautiful. Don’t worry. I

playfully popping a pastry into his mouth. “It’s your birthday. Have

treat, eyeing the teacup with a playful grimace. “I do enjoy a good cup of tea, but you know, variety is the spice of life. How many cups does this make now? At least it’s just tea. Otherwise, you’d have me tipsy

started!” Belinda gave a quiet laugh and continued preparing tea at the table. As the room’s attention shifted elsewhere, she surreptitiously slipped some white

the birthday celebration officially

Belinda and Kristopher, walked to the center stage and expressed his gratitude to

the room with youthful vigor. Following his thank-you speech,

song, Anthony extinguished the candles

to see Kristopher and his lovely wife Belinda blessed with a child

hush fell over the

and everyone knew that he

left in utter shock by Anthony’s unexpected declaration. In the wake of a profound silence, Darren was the first to break it

Mr. Cox cherish his family so deeply, even dedicating his birthday wish

words brought everyone

as someone exclaimed, “Having someone like Anthony in the Cox family is a true

hands. “Listen to that applause. It’s all for you

eyes as she bit her lip.