A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 96:

Belinda’s breath caught in her throat.

Although she had resigned herself to the sadness of no longer feeling anything for Kristopher, his words still stung.

She had given him five years of love and three years of marriage. He was supposed to understand her better than anyone.

Yet, barely a month had passed since their separation, and already he had diminished her so completely.

In his eyes, tainted by his own betrayals, he saw her as he saw himself—a cheater.

His affair with Cathy had distorted his perception, leading him to suspect every man in her life of being more than just a friend.

Fred’s brow furrowed as he addressed Kristopher. “Look, I’m just a college student working part-time as a nursing aide.”

Kristopher’s skepticism was palpable. “Last time I saw you in a bar, and now you’re her nurse? Quite the coincidence!”

knows? Maybe next I’ll be

urgent matters to attend to and no time to waste on you or your

Kristopher and Cathy. They had only taken a few

with an icy glare and declared, “Mr. Cox, today you and your girlfriend barged into my home while I was out. I’m calling the police. And don’t forget to transfer the money

she seized Fred’s arm,

and he started to go after Belinda but was held back

go,” she

quivering slightly as she continued, “It’s getting late. The doctor will be leaving soon. My stomach cancer… I should matter more to you

Kristopher reluctantly ceased his pursuit of Belinda and accompanied her into the elevator instead. His expression was unreadable as they ascended to

mind drifting

divorce, but all he could do was sigh and tell

trace of relief

was downstairs asking Belinda about her

But now…

dug into her

that Kristopher was the one who didn’t