A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 197:

Surprised, Belinda instinctively touched her face. “What is it? Did I smudge ink on myself signing those divorce papers at the courthouse?”

“No,” Allen chuckled. “It’s the glow of freedom. The sheer joy of escaping the confines of a stifling marriage.”

Belinda paused, then erupted in laughter. “You’re absolutely right,” she agreed, sinking into the leather of the car seat. “Stepping away from a doomed relationship does wonders for one’s spirits.”

Her newfound freedom and joy lifted Allen’s mood as well. “So tell me, why did you decide to marry Kristopher in the first place?”

“I can’t believe I was so blinded by my own foolishness,” Belinda replied.

Allen watched her with palpable relief. He was grateful for her divorce from Kristopher—otherwise, he would have seen Belinda only as a graceful ornament beside Kristopher, not the vibrant, spirited woman she’d become.

my face?” she asked, catching the sharpness of his gaze and offering a

gravely, his eyes still fixed

“What is it? Did I smudge ink signing those divorce papers at the

of freedom. The

right. Stepping away from a doomed relationship

her divorce papers. Holding them against the backdrop of

The convertible roof folded back, revealing Madisyn wearing sunglasses. Grinning, Madisyn removed her shades and tapped on the door. “I borrowed this flashy Ferrari just to celebrate your successful divorce.

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her phone, and stepped

“It’s perfect!” Madisyn grinned as she

here to pick me up. I’m going with her now. I owe

“Did you two arrange to meet here?” he asked, assuming Belinda had chosen this spot to enjoy the