Chapter 78
Chapter 78: Kristopher’s eyes narrowed as he addressed Belinda with evident frustration. “I’ve told you before, Cathy and I aren’t involved the way you think we are!”’ A smirk flickered across Belinda’s face, hidden from view. Despite having arranged the venue for his proposal to Cathy a month in advance, he had the nerve to stand there and deny any significant relationship with her? With this thought, Belinda’s lips twisted into a cynical smile. “Really, Kristopher, it’s like they say, ‘birds of a feather flock together.’ You and Miss Miller have played your parts for so long that you’ve become quite the actors.”’ The temperature between them seemed to drop several degrees after her comment. Kristopher’s gaze intensified, his presence overwhelming, making the air around them feel thick and heavy. “Kristopher, please, calm down,”’ Cathy intervened, her voice soft and trembling as she clutched his arm tighter. “Miss Nelson might still be upset from what happened at the racetrack earlier today”¦”’ His temper ignited at the mention. “She nearly caused you harm! What right does she have to be upset?”’ Cathy bit her lip, her voice even lower, a tremble betraying her emotions. “Maybe, despite my assurances that I don’t need an apology anymore”¦ Miss Nelson is still hurt from you insisting she apologize to me earlier today”¦”’ She nibbled her lower lip, sorrowfully letting go of Kristopher’s arm. “Kristopher, I’m heading upstairs to find Maggie and Helen”¦ You might want to speak with Miss Nelson. Perhaps she’ll change her tune without me around”¦”’ Her eyes, brimming with tears, met Belinda’s. “Miss Nelson, I realize there are some misunderstandings between us, and you’re not fond of me. I don’t want to bother you. Even though your divorce from Kristopher is finalized tomorrow, there was a time you were together. There’s no need to be enemies.”’ With those words, she turned and made her way to the stairs. Behind her, Madisyn scoffed, “Did Miss Miller injure her leg in the car accident earlier today? Why is she moving so sluggishly?”’ Your next story starts here: g’±¯lnÏν𒮒s”¤com Overhearing this, Belinda raised her eyes, observing Cathy’s slow exit. It seemed she was dramatizing her plight, with no real intention of leaving. “If Miss Miller isn’t leaving, then we should.”’ Belinda stood abruptly, slipped into her coat, and snatched her bag from the back of the chair. “I have nothing more to say to you. Just make sure you’re at the courthouse tomorrow morning.”’ With those final words, she turned and swiftly headed for the door. Madisyn shot Kristopher a frosty look. “Enjoy your time with Miss Miller!”’ she snapped, grabbing her bag and hurrying to catch up with Belinda. Kristopher remained still, his gaze fixed on the departing figures of the two women, his eyes narrowing with obvious displeasure. “Kristopher.”’ Cathy’s voice broke through the growing distance of their footsteps. She turned to face him, concern etched on her face. “It seems Miss Nelson still harbors some misunderstandings about us”¦ Should you go after her to clear things up?”’ As she spoke, she reached up to dab at her tears. “I don’t want anyone thinking that your divorce”¦ is my fault.”’ Kristopher watched until Belinda was no longer in sight, then turned his attention back to Cathy, his expression somber. After a moment, he shook his head and handed her a tissue. “There’s no need for explanations. Don’t worry. It’s not because of you.”’…