After Divorcing my Captain Husband

"But when you love someone, don't you want to be with them?" Maggie asked.

She was determined to be with James at any cost.

Michael had once thought the same way, but now he remembered what Asher had said. Love wasn't just about possession. It was about wanting the other person to be happy. He understood that now.

Maggie looked at his calm demeanor, feeling disheartened. She had hoped Michael would help her, but now he had refused.

As she was about to return to her seat to wait for Chloe and James to finish their talk, Michael said, "But we could still work together on something else."

At that moment, Vicky and Asher stepped out of the elevator and, after asking a nurse, arrived at James' room.

They were surprised to see Michael and Maggie by the door.

"Michael? You're really here!" Asher exclaimed.

He immediately realized that Chloe must be inside.

He pulled Vicky back, trying to keep her from acting impulsively.

at Asher, then turned his gaze to

might she

my cousin, here to see James," Asher said loudly enough for Chloe and James to hear, hoping

Chloe came out, Maggie and Vicky's eyes

could

Maggie met her gaze calmly. "I'm a friend

was

pushed that thought aside as he focused on

at Maggie's outstretched hand and said, "I want to see

door handle, but Asher quickly pulled her back. "James

signaling him to go inside and bring Chloe

I've never seen anyone expect to get out of bed the day after major surgery. Do you think your body is made of steel?" James shrugged. He wasn't overly concerned. Back in the military,

not that delicate. And honestly, who cares if I'm in the hospital or not?" James said dismissively, noting that his family was all

says no

believe how little James seemed to value his own health, especially after

cares?" James echoed,

and Smith both