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.”

raised his eyebrows in surprise.

among all the doctors, expressing his

the past two years, Kayden had always maintained professional boundaries and never inquired into Kristopher’s personal affairs. However, he hadn’t anticipated that Belinda would claim there were no

“Yes,” she affirmed.

want to discuss this matter with Kayden any longer. “I’ll

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wave of his hand. “His fever hasn’t subsided yet. You should take

too forward, and

glanced at the distant wall clock.

a bitter smile, she replied, “Forget

she was still with Kristopher at this hour, it would only complicate

word, Kayden turned

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