A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 39:

Darren’s expression darkened. “Mr. Cox, that’s hardly an appropriate way to phrase it.”

“I’m simply stating facts.”

With a sneer, Kristopher glanced at Darren’s hand, still entwined with Belinda’s. “You two appear quite intimate.”

Upon hearing this, Darren quickly released Belinda’s hand. “You’re misunderstanding the situation between me and Belinda.”

Kristopher scoffed, his gaze icy as he stared at Belinda. “So, you’re seeking a divorce because of him, aren’t you?”

He had been plagued by guilt, believing her desire for a divorce stemmed from his preference for Cathy and her family’s poor treatment of her.

He hadn’t considered she might want it because of Darren!

Belinda, caught off guard, managed a bitter smile. “Darren has nothing to do with this.”

unfaithful, carrying on an affair during your marriage. Don’t

erratic, terminating your pregnancy, and publicly

eyes narrowed, and he sneered again. “I felt remorse, thinking I had neglected you in favor of Cathy. But now

gripped the blanket tightly,

“Kristopher!”

forward, positioning himself between Kristopher and Belinda. He could see the discomfort etched on

that shadowed Darren’s expression only fueled his irritation. With a sharp tug at his tie and a scornful twist of his lips, he retorted, “I’ve checked her

you saw Cathy’s mouth bleed, so you instantly pretended to vomit blood as well, right? Really, Belinda, your acting has seen some improvement,”

almost

as his words sank in. Fighting back the bitter, metallic taste that

had convinced the doctor to keep her true condition

only Kristopher showed a sliver of the concern Darren

firm and protective. He was seething with anger. “Kristopher, don’t you have any sense of decency? Belinda is

cutting him off

about her condition at all, and she certainly didn’t