A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 37:

“Maggie! Mom!”

Kristopher’s frown deepened when he saw Rosie and Maggie advancing on Belinda, and he instinctively stepped in to shield her. At that moment, Cathy clutched her chest and gasped, “Ah!”

Kristopher halted his movement and turned towards Cathy, his eyes filled with concern. “What’s wrong?”

“It’s nothing…” Cathy murmured, her complexion ashen. “Just my stomach acting up again.”

While Cathy was speaking, Rosie and Maggie had already reached Belinda.

Rosie held Belinda’s arms behind her back while Maggie lifted her hand and struck Belinda across the face with a resounding slap. As the slap echoed through the air, Belinda saw that Kristopher, still tending to Cathy, had a look of worry etched on his face.

Clap!

The slap landed sharply, the sound crisp in the tense air. The sting on Belinda’s cheek felt as though her skin was tearing.

Yet, the physical pain paled in comparison to the deep, gnawing hurt in her heart.

Upon hearing the slap, Kristopher stiffened.

“Belinda!”

between them. “Maggie, Rosie, stop this! We’re all

you’re siding

favorite tales are

voice rose, her fury

Mom, I will keep her still, and you slap

you what a real slap feels like! If we go easy

in her eyes, positioned herself between Belinda and Maggie, reaching out to pull Maggie away from Belinda. “Maggie,

of Cathy actually assisting Maggie in pinning

“Cathy!”

he approached. “Calm down, you’re unwell. Don’t make the situation worse. All

Belinda. Despite the throbbing pain in her abdomen and the sweat soaking her clothes, Belinda’s mind

strength she could muster, she twisted her body away just as Rosie’s

sudden movement yanked both Maggie and Cathy

Smack!

intended for Belinda landed squarely on Cathy’s face instead, leaving a vivid red mark and causing her

still gripped

let out a

all unfolded in

when he noticed Cathy, blood