A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 289:

“He has a mild concussion,” Kayden informed her, carrying a medical kit as he emerged from the bedroom. His gaze dropped as he cleaned his hands with a sanitizing wipe. “There’s only one wound, the one you treated. It might be infected from the beach sand, so he’s running a fever. He’s taken some medication. The fever should break by tomorrow morning.”

He paused briefly before adding, “But he’s been delirious, likely due to exhaustion rather than just the concussion. He hasn’t really rested well lately.”

Discarding the used wipe, Kayden looked up at Belinda, his expression detached. “Has he been overwhelmed with work at the company?” Kristopher had been severely sleep-deprived for the last few days.

“I’m not sure,” Belinda responded with a furrowed brow. “We’re divorced.”

Kayden stopped, seeming to recall that fact suddenly. “Right, I shouldn’t have asked you. I’ll check with Cathy.”

With a slight sigh, he gave Belinda a lingering look. “I thought you two were close. What changed so abruptly?”

Belinda’s response was a wry smile. “You’re mistaken. We were never really connected.”

this, Kayden raised his eyebrows in surprise.

half years ago when Kristopher had retained only him and Renee from among all the doctors, expressing

boundaries and never inquired into

“Yes,” she affirmed.

a deep breath, Belinda decided she didn’t want to discuss this matter with Kayden any

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hand. “His fever hasn’t subsided yet. You should take good

and added, “Or perhaps

wall clock. It was already half-past

a bitter smile, she replied,

out she was still with Kristopher at

word, Kayden turned