A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 72:

At that moment, Cathy was lounging in bed, her head swathed in bandages, exuding an air of superiority reminiscent of a wife scornfully addressing her rival.

Belinda, feeling a twinge of discomfort, suppressed her emotions and met Cathy’s gaze with cold detachment. “It took me a while to get here. My room is quite a distance from this one.”

Her room was on the second floor, while Cathy enjoyed the plush amenities of a VIP suite on the top floor. The elevator ride with Marc had been frustratingly slow, stopping frequently, which added to her delay.

Belinda’s comment was meant to justify her lateness, yet Cathy’s expression soured. “Miss Nelson, what are you implying? Are you suggesting Kristopher is at fault for not giving you a VIP room as well?” She bit her lip and turned toward Kristopher with a look of feigned innocence and hurt. “Kristopher, I’ve always said I didn’t need a VIP room. I’m no princess… But you insisted on this. Now Miss Nelson seems to think I’m flaunting my status by being here!”

While handing Cathy a peeled apple, Kristopher’s frown deepened as he faced Belinda. “Let’s not create unnecessary drama. Cathy’s injuries are serious, which is why she’s in the VIP suite.” He paused, then added, “Should you be seriously ill, I’d do the same for you.”

Belinda studied his sharp, resolute features and felt a chill. The Kristopher she had once adored now seemed distant and calculating.

had an uncanny ability to read people’s characters from just a few words, even if

now, despite his vision being clear, he

every word Cathy uttered at face value, without

your source

to consider, he might have realized that

to say these words? I’ve listened. If there’s nothing more,

declaration, Belinda inhaled

“Belinda!”

her tracks. “Don’t you think you owe Cathy an apology for the injuries

at Cathy, who was

seemed in better spirits than Belinda. Even the bandage wrapping her head was less noticeable than

car collided with hers.