A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 45:

Kristopher frowned, his gaze shifting to the window as he remained silent.

Belinda wasn’t surprised by his reaction. She turned away, continuing to touch up her makeup.

Soon, the car pulled up outside the Cox family estate.

Belinda exited first and started towards the house.

After a moment, Kristopher caught up with her.

“Why the hurry?” he asked, his voice cold. He grasped Belinda’s hand and hastened her steps toward the house.

Belinda instinctively tried to pull away. “Do we really need to do this?” Previously, she had suggested they hold hands when visiting the estate to keep Anthony from suspecting trouble in their relationship.

It was their only display of affection outside their bedroom.

But now, with their strained relationship no secret and Anthony already informed, hand-holding felt pointless.

to free her hand, the tighter Kristopher’s grip

as he said, “Until we’re divorced, you’re still my wife.” He quirked an eyebrow. “What’s wrong with

rolled her eyes

being completely

to hold his hand, he always looked at her

of divorce, he suddenly

his grip a moment longer before her

house, passing through a corridor adorned

noticed it wasn’t

Helen, and on his right by Rosie and Maggie. Beside Maggie sat Cathy, clad

know I’m not your favorite, but I was at your birthday celebration last night. I was assaulted at your

interjected, pulling Cathy into a protective embrace. “Cathy is a renowned actress. Her appearance is crucial to her career. With her face injured like this, she’ll

chimed in, “This is all Belinda’s

Belinda listened to the three women blaming her, it dawned on her that they had come to bring their

was Maggie who had slapped Cathy. How could this possibly be

Kristopher interjected, his brow furrowed in