A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 367:

Belinda kept her gaze fixed downward, her fists clenched. Despite the surge of emotions rising within her, she responded in a strained voice, needing to know about Joyce. “I never thought I was responsible for Kristopher’s awakening, nor am I trying to ‘wake up’ Joyce.”

She looked up then, meeting Cathy’s gaze, her voice barely a whisper. “I just… want to see her once more.”

Her time was running out, shadowed by her terminal diagnosis. She longed to see Joyce while she still had the chance, to deliver the jewelry she had made, fulfilling the promise they’d made years ago.

She needed to assure Joyce that, even in another life, they would remain best friends—or even real sisters.

“Whether you visit her or not, she remains unconscious, unable to speak or respond,” Cathy said coldly, her disdain for Belinda palpable. “Seeing her will only comfort you, achieving nothing else. Drop this futile idea. I won’t give you the phone or any information about Joyce.”

turned to leave, her voice echoing in the quiet evening.

“If you just give me that phone, tell me about Joyce… Even if I can only contact

her. Her gaze was mocking. “And what

convince Anthony to consent to your engagement with Kristopher.” In her desperation, she disclosed the pact she had once made with Kristopher and added a new

three months left to live, she was willing to bargain for just one last glimpse of her friend. In just over two months, Kristopher could perhaps prepare for their engagement ceremony—but their marriage? By then, Belinda would have turned to dust. Even

Belinda with suspicion. “You’ll help me

𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨: g⍶ⅼ𝗇𝗈ν𝘦𝗅𝗌⸳𝖼𝗈𝖒

Belinda nodded earnestly. “You know how much Anthony cherishes me. I’m certain I can persuade him

sparked in Cathy’s eyes for a moment, but she quickly masked it. “You came to me for that phone and Joyce’s contact details. If I give you everything and that old man later refuses to approve my marriage to Kristopher, I’ll have no way