Chapter 79 Coffee and Reflection

*Belinda*

“I’m surprised we had any.” Belinda began as soon as the children were gone.

“Surprised about what?” Alexander sat up.

“Surprised we had coffee.” Belinda continued. With that, she eyed the cup. She could smell it from her side—freshly brewed coffee beans.

She used to smell like that. Belinda recalled as the smell triggered an almost forgotten memory.

There was once a time I looked forward to the smell. Back then, when- But back then, it was years and years ago. Before anything had happened. When the three of them were still friends

Now, Belinda felt her stomach clench at the smell. It was only a reminder of bad memories. The smell of coffee unlocked things Belinda did not want to revisit.

“Who would dare to keep some here?”

“I made an order for Anastasia and her entourage.” King Alexander answered.

“But I seem to have missed it more than I thought. I had a sudden urge to have some today.”

“I see.” Belinda moved to pick up her tea. She let it linger around her nose to wash