Chapter 71:

Belinda’s brow furrowed, her voice hesitant. “I’ll try.”

She was acutely aware that following Madisyn’s bold suggestion might accelerate her impending divorce.

Yet, she had cherished her three-year marriage to Kristopher. It seemed somewhat pathetic that she might need to depend on his concern for another woman to push through the divorce.

But then again…

This marriage had been a farce, filled with misery from the very beginning. Clinging to it was futile.

Just then, a knock interrupted her thoughts. The door to the hospital room creaked open.

Standing there was Kristopher’s assistant, Marc, who offered Belinda a sheepish grin. “Mrs. Cox, the boss… he’d like to see you.”

“Mrs. Cox?” Madisyn scoffed as she rose to her feet, annoyance flashing in her eyes. “Kristopher and Cathy are also in this hospital, aren’t they? Belinda is injured. Whatever they need to say, they can tell me!”

She brushed past Marc, making her way to the door.

“Miss Thomas…”

Marc extended his hand in a gesture to halt her progress, his tone cautious. “That wouldn’t be appropriate.”

trace of sympathy. “Madam, the boss mentioned that if you’re still intent on the divorce,

Belinda frowned, clearly bothered.


her meet him and Cathy? The annoyance was

now

bed. Allen was quick

“I can

back, his gesture awkward now. “Do you want me to come

softly, still smiling. “Don’t let Kristopher vent his anger on you and

clouded over,

to Belinda’s side and linked arms with her,

smile. “Stay here and wait for

well that Madisyn’s fiery temper and impulsiveness could escalate things unnecessarily.

formed a pout. “Then at least take your phone. If anything happens, call me. I’ll be

at Marc. “Go ahead. Lead

a quick look at the bandage wrapping Belinda’s forehead before he started


replied, stifling a yawn and furrowing her brows.

forced a smile, his expression uneasy. “Miss Miller…

hospital corridors to the VIP luxury suite

was overwhelming. I even thought of my final words! If I had died there, my regrets would be countless. From now on, I’m going to seize every moment.

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