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.

on my face?” she asked, catching the sharpness of his gaze

he said gravely,

her cheek. “What is it? Did I smudge ink

the glow of freedom. The sheer joy of

absolutely right. Stepping away from a doomed relationship does wonders for

her pocket, she pulled out her divorce papers. Holding

sports car engine caught her attention. She turned to see a red Ferrari pulling up alongside Allen’s car. The convertible roof folded back, revealing Madisyn wearing sunglasses. Grinning,

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pocketed her phone, and stepped out

“It’s perfect!” Madisyn grinned as she

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

his face. “Did you two arrange to meet here?” he asked, assuming Belinda had chosen this spot to enjoy the ocean views with