A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 46:

The living room fell into a brief, tense silence.

All eyes turned to Kristopher, except for Belinda’s.

From where Cathy sat, the seriousness and resolve in Kristopher’s eyes were unmistakable. It was clear he meant every word.

Cathy’s expression darkened as she bit her lip and nervously wrung her hands, her gaze shifting resentfully towards Belinda.

Feeling the gravity in her brother’s voice, Maggie furrowed her brow in confusion. “Kristopher, what are you getting at? Belinda has already filed for divorce. Why do you suddenly object?”

“Didn’t you hear?” Anthony interjected sharply, his tone firm. “Kristopher claims Belinda was just upset!” His command over the room was evident as he declared, “This matter is none of your concern!”

He emphasized each word with a piercing look toward Cathy.

grew even

something, Dad,” Carol chimed in, adept at gauging the mood. She cast a knowing look from Anthony to Belinda and Kristopher, her smile reassuring. “Kristopher and Belinda, three years into

a hearty laugh from

brink of divorce

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night, Belinda announced she was divorcing Kristopher. Everyone heard it.” She paused, biting her lip. “I haven’t known Belinda long, but she strikes me as rational, kind, and gentle. Yet, last night… she boldly declared her intention to divorce, seemingly careless about her own and the Cox family’s reputations. She even clashed with Rosie and

fixed on Belinda in bewilderment. “Belinda, were you just upset at

but before she could reply, Rosie interjected with a scoff. “Upset? In all my years, I’ve never seen a lady of Nawrin’s high society throw such a fit, demanding a divorce and striking her in-laws in the presence of all their friends and family.” Rosie’s temper flared. “For three years, she’s been lauded as poised, gentle, and graceful, the ideal daughter-in-law. But her actions last night were nothing short of irresponsible! She didn’t just announce a divorce. She hit me and Maggie.

Rosie’s outraged performance. Seizing a moment when Kristopher was momentarily distracted, she deftly slipped her

she remarked coldly, shooting a frosty glance at Rosie while crossing her arms. “Yes, I slapped Maggie last night, but I never laid a hand on you.

expression darkened. “I’m your mother-in-law, and Maggie is your sister-in-law. It’s our duty to correct you when necessary.

Cox family, this had been Rosie’s

had silently