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.”

on the bed with his assistance, she raised her eyes to his, her face portraying a deep sense of hurt.

Belinda raised an eyebrow and examined Cathy’s

became clear that the tears were genuine, yet Cathy’s face remained immaculate, her eyes only slightly reddened, betraying no other signs

tales

said as he glanced at Cathy’s face,

But Cathy was unconvinced.

just trying to make me feel better! I don’t believe it. I need to wash my face now. I

temple, a gesture of resignation, and replied, “Then go

“Just fetch a basin of

spoke as if he

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

“Mr. Cox, let’s be clear. I agreed to stay and chat with Miss Miller,

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

smile, turning to settle

a sudden hollowness, as

support him, never refusing his requests. Yet here she was,