A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 262:

With this in mind, Belinda felt a wave of relief and texted back, “I appreciate the birthday gift. I know you meant well. However, please avoid rash actions from now on. I will speak with Kristopher and handle the situation.” She then rose from her bed.

Fred’s actions were all meant to support her. She did not wish to see this benevolent young man suffer consequences.

Earlier, as she ascended the stairs, she noticed Cathy’s agent on the landing between the ninth and tenth floors. This indicated that Cathy’s hospital ward was likely on one of these floors.

Belinda stored her phone and exited the ward, climbing the stairs to continue her search. She did not locate Cathy on the ninth floor, so she proceeded to the tenth.

got it all wrong about Cathy. She’s not the person you

floor, even before she could step out of the stairwell, she heard a familiar, deep

it, she squinted and peered through the narrow gap of the slightly ajar door into the corridor. There, Anthony was seated in his wheelchair, his gaze fixed on a document resting on his knees, his expression clouded with concern. Beside

his voice calm but insistent. “I had hoped to bring her to you, to explain everything, but you never allowed her that opportunity. Now

had witnessed such humility in Kristopher. Previously, he had never shown such deference. Whenever he failed to sway Anthony, Belinda would feel a pang of sympathy for Kristopher. Unbeknownst to him, she would often step in to mediate and

Anthony’s every whim. At times, these responsibilities prevented her from going home for days on end. Kristopher remained oblivious to her efforts. He assumed Anthony’s change of heart was

to strengthen her standing as Mrs. Cox by pandering to Anthony. Despite her considerable contributions, she chose not to seek recognition from him,