Dear ex-Wife please be mine again

Chapter 163

Christiana’s POV

The hospital stood ahead, its glass doors reflecting the late afternoon sun as I stepped inside, clutching the small basket of fruit I’d brought. My heels clicked softly on the tiled floor, the antiseptic scent faint but distinct in the air. I had debated this visit for hours, but something deep within me said I needed to come.

As I reached the front desk, I smiled at the nurse. “I’m here to see Sebastian,” I said, my voice soft yet steady.

The nurse glanced at her chart before nodding. “Room 304, third floor.”

“Thank you.” I nodded politely, took the elevator, and soon found myself outside his room. For a moment, I hesitated, staring at the number on the door. What if he didn’t want to see me? What if this was crossing some invisible line?

I shook my head. No. I came here for a reason.

Raising my hand, I knocked lightly before pushing the door open.

Sebastian was sitting up in bed, flipping through a magazine, his brow furrowed in concentration. His dark hair was slightly messy, and his pale blue hospital gown made him look younger, more vulnerable. When his eyes lifted to meet mine, they widened in surprise, his hand freezing mid–page turn.

“Christiana?” His voice was low, uncertain, as if he thought he might be imagining me.

stepped inside, offering him a small smile. “Hey, Sebastian. I hope I’m not intruding.”

He blinked rapidly, then shook his head, a faint blush creeping up his neck. “No, no, of course not. I just… I didn’t expect to see you here.”

“I thought I’d check on you,” I said, placing the basket on the small table beside his bed. “And I brought you some fruit. Hospital food isn’t exactly gourmet, is it?”

Sebastian let out a soft laugh, scratching the back of his head. “You can say that again. Thanks… this is really thoughtful.”

I pulled up the chair next to his bed and sat down, crossing one leg over the other. “How are you feeling?”

“Better,” he said, though his voice was tentative. He glanced at me, then quickly looked away, as if unsure how to handle my presence. “It’s… nice to have a visitor.”

I tilted my head, studying him. “Sebastian, you look like you’ve just seen a ghost. Relax. It’s just me.”

He chuckled nervously, his fingers fidgeting with the edge of his blanket. “I’m not used to this kind of attention, especially from someone like you.”

“What does that mean? Someone like me?” I raised an eyebrow, pretending to be offended.

he stammered, “I just mean… you’re… you know, elegant. And busy. And I–well, I didn’t

warm. “Sebastian, you’re a good man who’s been through a lot. The least I can

mine, startled, and I could see the conflict in his eyes. He opened his mouth to speak, but no words came out. Instead, he simply nodded, his throat bobbing as he

beeping of the monitors. I watched as he

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allowed to let people care about you, you

shaky breath, finally meeting my eyes. “It’s just… hard. I’m not

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I said firmly, though my smile softened the words. “You’ve got

almost shy smile, his lips curving awkwardly

chair, crossing my arms. “Now, tell me–are the nurses treating you well, or do

I

said with mock seriousness. “Can’t have you being

shook his head, still smiling, and for the first time since

I couldn’t help but notice how different he seemed here–more vulnerable, less guarded. It was a side of him I

easily after that, the initial tension melting away. By the time the nurse came in to check on

stayed seated, content to linger for a little while longer. For now,

check up on him, and there

looked more relaxed now, his face softer than the guarded expression I was so used to

more often,” he said, his voice quiet

chuckled, brushing a strand of hair behind my ear. “I might just take

a small smile, the faintest pink tinting

I glanced at the screen and saw

Sebastian, picking up the call. “Kevin?

voice came through, steady but with an edge of tension. “Ma’am, I just arrived at the school to pick up Ethan and Emma as usual, but… they

a punch to the stomach. My grip tightened on the phone as my heart started to race. “What do you mean someone else picked

needed to take

breathed, my voice cracking. Panic began to claw at my chest. My head spun as

I dialed Alex. He answered on the second ring.

said quickly, my words spilling out in a rush. “Did you pick up