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    Anthony then scoffed. “That’s not because your sister has turned over a new leaf. It’s because she knows she’d be reprimanded if she approached you. So, she goes to Belinda instead. Ever wonder why Belinda suddenly makesrge withdrawals from your ount?”


    Kristopher was dumbfounded. He turned his gaze from Anthony to Belinda, his eyes brimming with disbelief.


    How could this be?


    He had assumed Maggie no longer brought up personal issues since his recovery because she had grown more responsible. And he had believed that Belinda’svish spending with the ck card he provided was due to her greed for wealth.


    He had never suspected…


    For thest three years, Belinda had been the one dealing with the troubles, hadn’t she?


    “If that’s truly the case, then Belinda deserves our sympathy.”


    Leaning against the door with his arms crossed, Allen shook his head. “Given how aggressively Maggie acted earlier, I assumed Belinda was on bad terms with her, almost like enemies. Yet, it seems Belinda has been the one cleaning up her messes all this time.”<fn6762> Checktest chapters at find~novel</fn6762>


    He clicked his tongue in disapproval. “Is Belinda just a fool for repeatedly solving problems for someone undeserving, or is Maggie simply ungrateful, forgetting the kindness she’s received?”


    Kristopher furrowed his brows. He fixed his gaze on Belinda. “Step outside with me for a moment. I need to talk to you.”


    Previously, Belinda would have immediately stopped whatever she was doing and followed him as soon as he spoke.


    But this time, she remained seated, gripping Anthony’s hand tightly. “Mr. Cox.”


    Her voice was frosty. “Whatever you have to say, you can say it here.”


    Kristopher, unustomed to such a chilly demeanor from her, paused, his eyes briefly ring with irritation. “I’m merely asking to discuss Maggie’s situation. I’m not going to do anything to you!”


    After all, they were husband and wife. Why did she need to be so cold and defensive towards him?


    “Since we’re discussing Maggie…”


    Belinda offered a gentle smile, her gaze flitting between Anthony and Allen. “There are no outsiders here. Let’s keep it straightforward.” Although Allen wasn’t part of the Cox family, and Belinda had known him for only a brief period, his reputation had preceded him. Allen had grown up alongside Kristopher and was equally close to Maggie.


    In the past, not only had Maggie pursued Allen, but whenever Kristopher was overwhelmed and couldn’t manage Maggie’s issues, Allen was the one who stepped in.


    Maggie knew Allen well enough to trust his discretion; there was no reason for him to step out.


    Belinda’s directness caused Kristopher’s brow to crease in disapproval. This was a side of her he wasn’t used to. She wouldn’t have dared to contradict him like this before!


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