Chapter 244:

As these memories resurfaced, a bittersweet sensation welled up in Belinda. If Joyce were still alive, she would undoubtedly be thrilled to see her so vibrant and alive.

“Belinda, I’m talking to you. Didn’t you hear me?” Maggie’s voice snapped Belinda out of her reverie. She glared at her. “Are you deaf?”

“Maggie,” Kristopher interjected with a frown. “I asked her to try it on. Remember, she’s attending the ceremony tomorrow evening.”

Maggie was aware of Kristopher’s invitation to Belinda. Upon hearing his reminder, she let out a derisive snort. “Kristopher, she’s your ex-wife. It’s one thing to invite her to the ceremony, but letting her try on such a dress?”

they had. Maggie and Cathy had only dared admire it from afar.

mocking look. “Mr. Cox even mentioned that if I liked it, he would let me

shock. “Kristopher, are you out of your mind?” As far as Maggie knew, during the three years that Belinda and Kristopher were married, he had never presented Belinda with anything particularly valuable. Yet now, following their separation, he seemed prepared to gift her such an extravagant

merely a dress.” He paused shortly and explained further, “While we were together, I gave Belinda gifts that were even more costly

on, worried about the cost.” She turned her glare sharply toward Belinda. “I

shopping for expensive dresses. Every piece in this boutique costs multiple times more than those found in regular stores. You know this as well as I do. You exploit your

“I am his sister! It’s perfectly acceptable for him to spend on me. Unlike you — you’re his ex-wife! Yet you’re still sponging off him after the divorce.

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divorced, you walked away with nothing, which led us to believe you were indifferent to material wealth. Why the sudden interest in this dress? During the divorce, you seemed so detached — was it all just an act for the live stream, to maintain your public image?” She sighed, her expression a blend of frustration and disappointment. “Miss Nelson, is this really necessary? You project an image of someone who isn’t interested in money, yet

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