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    He genuinely wanted her, his ex-wife, to intercede with his grandfather regarding his new proposal.


    With this thought, Belinda lifted her gaze, meeting Kristopher’s eyes with a frosty re.


    “Don’t you think your request is both over the top and absurd?”


    The downfall of their marriage wasrgely due to Cathy.


    Moreover, after her divorce from Kristopher, Belinda was no longer a part of the Cox family. Why should she concern herself with their affairs?


    “Maybe you’re right.” Kristopher’s prating gaze held firmly on Belinda’s face.


    “But Grandpa has always favored you. Over the years, there have been many times he wouldn’t be swayed by me, yet he always listened to you. You are the best person to convince Grandpa about this.”


    A pang of sadness touched Belinda’s heart.


    Kristopher only saw that Anthony listened to her, that she could influence him in ways he couldn’t.


    But he never pondered why Anthony, who was not her direct rtive, would take her counsel so willingly. Was it merely because she had been his granddaughter-inw?


    Beneath all of Anthony’s “affection”y three years of Belinda’s consistent care and attention toward him.


    Each time, Anthony consented to Kristopher’s requests after witnessing the dedication andmitment she showed.


    Kristopher was oblivious to her behind-the-scenesbor and effort, assuming Anthony’spliance was simply because he favored her.


    Belinda found this tragically humorous.


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    After three years, even a stone cradled in one’s arms should warm. But Kristopher had not only overlooked her struggles but also taken them for granted.


    Now, after the divorce, when a situation involved Anthony, his first impulse was still to turn to his former wife for help.


    With this realization, Belinda took a deep breath.


    “I refuse. This is a matter between you and Cathy. We’re divorced, and I have no duty to assist you.”


    She turned to descend the stairs, but Kristopher’s cold, resonant voice stopped her.


    “Belinda.”


    Just two steps down, his words froze her in her tracks.


    “Do you remember why you came here to find me?”


    Her mind raced. She hade here to find him… She wanted to protect Fred and needed Kristopher to release him.


    Seeing her pause, Kristopher, visibly irritated, adjusted his tie and followed her down the staircase. He stopped two steps beneath her and turned to face her.


    Kristopher’s tall,manding presence always made Belinda look up when they spoke.


    But now, with him standing two steps below, their eyes met at the same level.


    From this proximity, he could clearly read every expression on her face.


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