Chapter 54:

Belinda was crouched by the roadside, idly pulling at the grass from a flowerbed as Madisyn’s voice buzzed with irritation through the phone.

“I’ve been telling you forever to get your own car, but you brushed it off, saying Kristopher had enough cars to go around, and that buying one would be just throwing money away.”

Madisyn’s tone was thick with frustration. “And look where that got you? That jerk has taken off with Miss Miller, and here you are, stuck without a ride!”

Remaining poised, Belinda continued to yank at the grass. “I guess it’s time I got a car. It really is a hassle each time I come to visit Anthony.”

“You’re still thinking about visiting the Cox family?”

Madisyn sounded incredulous. “Aren’t you and Kristopher getting a divorce? Once everything’s settled, you won’t have to deal with his family ever again!”

Belinda’s hold on her phone tightened just a bit. “You’re right.” Pushing herself up tiredly, she stretched her limbs. “I’ve been waiting forever. When are you coming?”

Before Madisyn could reply, a voice from her office cut in.

“Madisyn, can you review this?”

Belinda exhaled softly and sat down on a nearby rock, realizing that Madisyn was still tangled up at work and nowhere close to leaving. “That’s fine.”

After a brief interaction with her colleague, Madisyn’s voice softened, tinged with regret. “Belinda…”

really. Carry on with your work,” Belinda responded, her smile audible even

tasks here,” Madisyn admitted. “But I’ve managed to send someone to pick you up.


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curiosity. She raised an eyebrow, her voice tinged with amusement. “Another

joke about that. He’s not

uncharacteristic

so sure he’s not interested?” Belinda probed, her curiosity

was about to tease her further, a white Audi rolled to

a man with

“Belinda.”

surprise was evident

like he’s already

Belinda’s reaction. “Now do you see why I said he’s not interested in me? Darren’s only got eyes for you! You missed your shot three years

her mind with noise. She knew all too

in terrible condition now. She feared


in,” Darren urged

clear her mind, Belinda slid into the car, setting aside her doubts. The Audi revved up and swiftly made

was by a large glass window, observing Cathy in the room,

condition?” he asked, his

adjusted his glasses and avoided Kristopher’s intense gaze. “Miss Miller’s stomach cancer is quite severe,” he

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