Chapter 38:

Belinda had been unconscious throughout the night.

As dawn broke and she opened her eyes, it felt as if she had narrowly escaped death.

A sensation like a hand clenching her stomach sent waves of cold sweat across her body, draining her of all strength.

“Belinda?”

Darren, who had been vigilantly by her side, promptly hit the call button. “How are you feeling?”

Raising her head, her vision blurred by perspiration, Belinda managed to make out the concern etched deeply in Darren’s eyes. “Darren, I… I’m okay. How about you?”

Her voice was barely a whisper, frail and breathless.

“Relax, there’s no need to hurry,” Darren advised, holding her hand firmly. “Belinda, does the Cox family realize the extent of your illness?”

Trying instinctively to withdraw her hand, Belinda found herself too weak to pull away from his grasp.

shook her head with

troubled. “Even without knowing about your condition, the Cox family crossed the line last night, especially Kristopher. Last night, my boss insisted I stay and work closely with him

paused, his expression grave as he looked at Belinda. “You were right

managed a strained


chided. She fixed Belinda with a firm gaze. “What were you up to last night?

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tone was stern, Belinda

right. I’ll take better care of

doctor’s eyes narrowed. “If this happens again, I might not be able

her medical advice before snapping her notebook shut. “You’ve opted out of

continue to neglect your

weakly.

a heavy sigh, the

expression clouding over after the doctor departed. “Do

to make the most of the time I have left.” She attempted a weak smile, her face pale. “Cancer treatment is excruciating, drawn-out, and often

of marriage have shown me that even the hardest efforts don’t always lead

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