A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 42:

Belinda shut her eyes, offering no response to Kristopher’s probing question.

Shortly after, Kristopher and a nurse escorted her back to her room. The nurse quickly reviewed the essential precautions before she exited, closing the door with a soft click.

Now alone with Kristopher, Belinda watched as he moved to stand beside her bed, his gaze drifting to the medications cluttering her nightstand. He picked up a box, his tone flat as he asked, “What’s this condition that has you coughing up blood so frequently?”

“It’s just a stomach problem,” Belinda responded, swiftly taking the box from him and placing it back. “An old issue that’s flared up recently,” she added, not wanting to arouse his suspicion. “Nothing serious. I should be better in a few days. Sometimes certain foods just set it off.”

“Just a regular stomach problem?” Kristopher looked at her skeptically, a hint of mockery in his voice. “And your gums bleed too?”

Belinda grimaced, nodding reluctantly. “Yes, I’ve had some mouth ulcers lately. They bleed when I brush my teeth.”

“So, the blood you vomited yesterday came from your gums, not your stomach, right?” Kristopher challenged, his skepticism apparent. “You claim it’s just a stomach problem, yet you’re constantly spitting up blood. That doesn’t sound like something trivial.”

paused, the weight of his words slowly

bitterness and

me.” Three years prior, during his time in a coma, she had cared for him tirelessly, bathing him despite his considerable height over her. Though he was unable to talk or move,

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possessed a vitality and energy unmatched

blood, he was certain she was faking it. Just then, Kristopher’s

on the

the sight of “Grandpa”

to answer?” Anthony’s voice, filled with irritation, thundered through the phone the moment the connection was made.

softly, “I’m at the hospital

Anthony’s tone immediately mellowed. “How is she? You’d better

glance and sighing lightly. “It’s just a minor