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.

face?” she asked, catching the sharpness of his

is,” he said gravely, his eyes still fixed on

Belinda touched her cheek. “What is it? Did I smudge ink signing those divorce papers at the

the glow of freedom. The

Stepping away from a doomed relationship does

her divorce papers. Holding them against the backdrop of sky and sea, she snapped a photo and shared it on social media with the caption, “Free at

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

are live at

and stepped out of

Madisyn grinned as she

with a playful look. “Madisyn’s here to pick me up. I’m going with her

paused, rubbing his forehead. A hint of helplessness crossed his face. “Did you two arrange to meet here?” he asked, assuming Belinda had chosen this