A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 134:

When Belinda nodded her agreement, Cathy’s tears stopped abruptly, replaced by a bright smile.

She pouted, snuggling closer to Kristopher and wrapping her arms around his arm. “That’s wonderful! I knew you’d stand up for me and persuade Miss Nelson to stay!”

She then turned her smile toward Belinda. “Miss Nelson, thank you for deciding to stay too!”

Her voice was thick with gratitude and bubbling excitement. However, her eyes betrayed her, flickering with a mix of challenge and disdain as they met Belinda’s.

Unfazed, Belinda ignored the charged atmosphere, maneuvering past the duo to enter the hospital room.

Her aloof demeanor seemed to deflate Cathy’s animosity like air from a balloon.

Cathy’s brows pinched together, a spark of irritation flashing through her eyes as she pondered how long Belinda could maintain her composed exterior.

“Cathy,” Kristopher called out softly, watching Belinda disappear into the room. He furrowed his brows, gently easing Cathy’s grip from his arm to offer her support. “Let’s head inside.”

With a quick shift in expression, Cathy dropped the icy look from her eyes and nodded compliantly to Kristopher. “Kristopher.”

his, her face portraying a deep sense of hurt.

an eyebrow and

the tears were genuine, yet Cathy’s face remained immaculate, her eyes

fresh tales

as he glanced

But Cathy was unconvinced.

must look terrible. You’re just trying to make me feel better! I don’t

resignation, and replied, “Then go

“Just fetch a basin of

he was talking

arched higher. How had she ever presented herself to Kristopher that he felt this entitled to command

icy smile, she responded, “Mr. Cox, let’s be clear. I agreed to

eyebrows drew together slightly, betraying a flash of displeasure when Belinda declined his request. “It’s not serving, just helping,”

turning to

hollowness, as though his

be there to support him, never refusing his requests. Yet here she was, denying something as simple as fetching