A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 365:

Despite Evelyn’s gullibility, she was still Cathy’s mother. Suppressing her irritation, Cathy drew in a deep breath, veiled the contempt in her gaze, and smoothly steered the conversation elsewhere with a gracious smile. “Divination is really just a bunch of superstitions. My mom might have consulted a fortune teller, but she never took it to heart or followed any advice to dodge fate.” Her smile was gentle, her manner poised.

“I believe she only brought it up because your mention of Kristopher and me being a perfect match reminded her of the fortune teller’s words. It was just a striking coincidence to her.”

Cathy then turned to Belinda with a hint of challenge in her tone. “Miss Nelson, if I recall correctly, Avery just mentioned that you had something you wanted to discuss with me, right?”

Belinda, realizing Cathy had redirected the conversation, chose not to push further. She stood up, a resigned sigh escaping her. “Yes, I do have something to discuss with you.”

As she spoke, her eyes drifted towards the villa’s garden. “Perhaps we could talk in private out there?”

that she had diffused the situation with Evelyn, felt obliged to agree. “Of course, we’ve never really had

with a hopeful look. “Kristopher, evening is upon us. Why not stay for dinner? Let Avery dazzle you with her cooking talents. Haven’t

a smile and said,

urging Joyce to pack some of Avery’s dishes at home for them to enjoy. He vividly remembered his first encounter with Avery’s

lit up with a

𝖁𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖋𝖞 𝖘𝖔𝖚𝖗𝖈𝖊 𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊: 𝖌𝖆𝖑𝖓𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑𝖘[․]𝖈𝖔𝖒

with a hint of urgency. “You know it’s getting late. If there’s anything you need to

would linger and join them for dinner. Belinda noticed Evelyn’s anxious expression and couldn’t resist a mocking sneer. “Don’t fret. I have no intention of intruding on your

some items from Miss Miller and to ask

and she followed. “You came to get something from