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    He persisted, his voice steadier, trying to contain his feelings. “I’ve done some digging. The hospital where you underwent the procedure is private and upholds stringent confidentiality protocols. It’s highly unlikely that your medical records were leaked from their system.” His eyes bore into hers with piercing intensity. “Tell me, who else knew about your miscarriage that day? I’m here to help you track down whoever is spreading these rumors online.”


    Belinda’s brow furrowed as she studied Kristopher, searching his face for any hint of his true thoughts.


    Yet, deciphering him proved impossible.


    Why had his duplicitous nature eluded her until now?


    The receipts from Fred unmistakably listed payments from a business under Kristopher and Cathy’s names. And here he was, feigning virtue and concern. For whose benefit was this performance?


    A flicker of disdain in Belinda’s gaze ignited something inexplicable in Kristopher.


    He fought back the anger welling up inside him, striving to maintain a steady tone. “Speak. Why are you just staring at me?”


    Belinda’s eyes narrowed, then a smirk yed across her lips. “You asked who else knew about my miscarriage that day, beyond the hospital staff?”


    Kristopher’s expression darkened further, his silence confirming her suspicion.


    The online posts lined up with the date and location he had seen her at the hospital.


    If not the hospital staff, then it was likely that someone close to her had revealed the truth about her miscarriage.


    “Alright, I’ll tell you,” Belinda said, her smile turning icy. “The only people who knew were…”


    She lifted her gaze, now icy and scornful. “Mr. Cox, you and your dear Miss Miller.”


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    Her sneer deepened. “So, will you be investigating yourself or Miss Miller?”<fn8125> The rightful source is fινdnοvel</fn8125>


    Kristopher was taken aback.


    After a moment, his face drained of color and he averted his gaze, his voice dropping to an angry whisper. “Belinda, this is noughing matter!”


    “Do you think I am making a joke here?” The smile faded from Belinda’s face. “I told no one about the miscarriage. Even Madisyn only found out that evening when I visited her. That day, the only people I encountered at the hospital were you and Miss Miller. If you believe the hospital’s systems are imprable, then…”


    She narrowed her eyes and pressed on, “The issue must be with you or your Miss Miller.”


    With a wry chuckle, she added, “Mr. Cox, since you’re so keen on assisting, whom will you question first? Yourself, or Miss Miller?”


    For the first time, a fissure disrupted Kristopher’s usuallyposed demeanor.


    He shot her a furious look before storming away, muttering, “Ridiculous!”


    A heavy silence settled outside the emergency room.


    Nearby, Allen observed the confrontation with a mix of shock and admiration for Belinda.


    Despite the five years he had been away and having grown up with Kristopher, he had never witnessed him so utterly speechless.


    He had heard plenty about the dynamics between Belinda and Kristopher. Most described Belinda as a steadfast ally, always ready to excuse Kristopher’s missteps.


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