A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 169:

Belinda nibbled on her lower lip, her hands curling into tight fists at her sides. “It’s my fault again…” she murmured. With a heavy sigh, she turned her gaze back to the bold letters adorning the emergency room entrance, her voice laden with fatigue. “Anthony has had so much trouble because of me in the past. And now, even though I’m hardly a Cox anymore, I’ve landed him in the ICU once more…”

She bowed her head, fingers threading through her hair as she hunched over, overwhelmed by guilt.

The swirling rumors online hadn’t really affected her. She could still find humor in them, plotting with Fred to expose those responsible and promising him a meal in return for his help.

It wasn’t until Allen’s call that she realized her profound impact on Anthony.

“You shouldn’t blame yourself,” Allen insisted, his tone soothing as he watched her despair. “You’re not the one spreading those lies online. None of this is your fault.”

He shot a pointed look at Kristopher. “The ones who ought to feel guilty are the ones maligning you with those rumors.”

Kristopher leaned against the wall opposite her, his brow furrowed as he observed her

she’d glanced his way just once before turning her

hadn’t exchanged a single word; she didn’t even acknowledge his presence. To her, he was

Kristopher adjusted his

when he’d longed for Belinda to give him space, to stop

life rather than his. Now, however, as her gaze skipped over him without a hint of recognition, a sharp pang of tightness clutched his

where your

to sit next to her. “I’ve read the nonsense

up,

absurd.” Fred had shown her the payment records for his roommate’s

name echoed in her

of the names implied they were at the helm, their personal interests dictating