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    Kristopher’s frown deepened, and he stayed quiet, respecting his grandfather’s wishes. A heavy silence enveloped the room.


    After a moment, Anthony sighed and turned to Belinda. “Belinda, when I orchestrated your marriage into the Cox family, it was because I truly cared for you and envisioned us as a family. I never anticipated this…” He let out a heavy sigh. “But Allen is a good young man. If only you could find happiness with him…”


    “Anthony,” Belinda interrupted, her smile warm as she bnced two breakfast trays in her hands. She weaved past Kristopher and approached Anthony. “What are you implying? I don’t need a man to define my life. Please, stop making ns for me.”


    She ced the hearty breakfast in front of Anthony and Allen and skillfully arranged the small table on Anthony’s bed. As sheid out the dishes, her smile softened,forting Anthony. “Even after the divorce, I’ll still treat you as my grandpa. It doesn’t matter if I’m not linked to someone you hold dear; I’ll stille by and look after you. Don’t worry!”


    Anthony’sughter filled the room. “Alright, alright. I’ll stay out of your affairs. But promise me, Belinda, after the divorce, you must visit often!”


    “I will, Anthony. Haven’t I alwayse to see you and looked after you before I was married?” she reassured him cheerfully.


    Kristopher lingered by the door, his expression tightening as he observed Belinda caring for Anthony with such joy. His gaze became increasingly troubled.


    Lately, any conversation with his grandfather, especially about Cathy, would swiftly turn into an argument. But Belinda had a unique way of pulling the old man from his fits of anger, making him burst into heartyughter.


    What was it about her that made Anthony so deeply fond and tolerant? At that moment, Belinda was turned away from Kristopher, busily arranging Anthony’s breakfast.


    As she turned to throw away some trash, she realized that the doorway, where Kristopher had been, was now vacant. “He stepped out after getting a call.”


    Noticing Belinda’s gaze drift to where Kristopher had stood, Allen exined in a calm tone as he dabbed his mouth with a napkin, “I didn’t catch the details, but it sounded like Cathy needed him. He’s been away for quite some time now.”


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    Belinda uttered a soft “Oh,” her face showing little interest as she continued with her task.


    Her curiosity was merely about the timing of his departure. She was not bothered about the reasons or whom he was with.


    “That rascal ispletely bewitched by that woman!” Anthony scoffed, then looked towards Allen. “Speaking of which, I remember that rascal mentioned Cathy fell ill while she was overseas. Could you find out what was wrong with her?”


    Allen raised an eyebrow. “Could Kristopher be treating Cathy well because she’s ill?”


    As he posed the question, he nced instinctively at Belinda. She remainedposed, focused on arranging the items on a small table, her expression revealing no emotion.


    It was as if the people Allen and Anthony were discussing were strangers to her.


    “What illness? It’s merely an excuse!” Anthony snorted dismissively. “Cathy appears rosy and energetic. If she’s ill, it’s likely nothing serious. Could it be a terminal illness?”


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