A Second Chance with the CEO After Divorce

Chapter 371:

A vein on Kristopher’s forehead throbbed visibly. “Belinda said that?”

Cathy looked down, avoiding eye contact. “Yes… That’s what Miss Nelson said.”

Kristopher’s expression grew tense. “How did she leave? Did someone come to pick her up?”

Cathy shook her head. “Miss Nelson… She walked away without her shoes.”

“Such a fool!” Kristopher abruptly stood up, grabbed his jacket from the back of the chair, and made for the door.

The city center was nearly six miles away, and the roads were empty at night. Was she really planning to walk all that way barefoot?

“Kristopher!”

his jacket, clearly preparing to leave. Rushing over, she

the night had fully descended. “It’s not safe

to Belinda. Tightening her grip, she persisted, “Even if Miss Nelson left on her own, what if someone came to pick her up? If

of jealousy or resentment, Cathy softened her tone. “Avery’s almost finished with dinner. She went out of her way tonight, preparing a few extra dishes just for you. Considering she’s over fifty, it’s quite an effort. It wouldn’t be

feel a twinge of guilt

“Let’s have dinner together as a family of three! Besides, even if you were to leave, it wouldn’t make much difference to

him to stay, they inadvertently sparked a realization in Kristopher—danger could strike at any moment. A few days earlier, Anthony had warned Kristopher about a pack of wolves spotted on the suburban roads at night. Anthony had mentioned that Nawrin’s

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surge of determination, Kristopher swiftly freed his arm from Cathy’s grasp. “I’ll savor Avery’s cooking

he hurriedly walked