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!”

next I’ll be delivering your pizza. I take

matters to attend to and no time to waste on you or your girlfriend, whatever her ailment may

that, Fred grasped Belinda’s hand firmly and steered her away from Kristopher and Cathy. They had only taken a few

home while I was out. I’m calling the police. And don’t forget to transfer the money you owe me from yesterday. If you don’t, I’ll make sure everyone

those words, she seized Fred’s

he started to go after Belinda but was held back by

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

plea, Kristopher reluctantly ceased his pursuit of Belinda and accompanied her into the elevator

him, her mind

all he could do was sigh and tell her that Belinda was refusing to let

relief

asking Belinda about her plans, he seemed

But now…

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