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

bitterness and sorrow. “Yes,

know your little schemes won’t work on me.” Three years prior, during his time in a coma, she had cared for him tirelessly,

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energy unmatched

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

was on

sight of “Grandpa” displayed on

long to answer?” Anthony’s voice, filled with irritation, thundered through the phone

responded softly, “I’m at the

Anthony’s tone immediately mellowed. “How is

Belinda a nonchalant glance and sighing lightly. “It’s just a minor stomach problem, nothing to worry