Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

Chapter 55~ Kept it from me?

ALEX

"You don't need to worry about it. I have my people working on it." I say to Leah as

she watches me.

"But-"

"Let's talk later." I cut her off.

Unable to hold a longer conversation. My mind is going wild, and honestly,

anything that has to do with Athena seems to drive me insane.

Pregnant.

The word echoes in my head on a fucking loop.

I wouldn't ask how because I know what we've been doing the Past weeks. I

however didn't think of the outcome.

"Medical Director" is written on the door as I push it open.

Many may expect an old man sitting behind that desk but it isn't.

He's a genius and even though he was born in old money, he still deserves the position.

"Look who decided to stop by." Ian teases and I ignore him, placing myself in the seat opposite him.

The bastard is the best in the medical field and genuinely one of the few I actually respect.

"You know why I'm here." I get straight to the point, having no time for pleasantries.

lan Quinn watches me before pulling out a file and sliding it towards me.

I sigh as the text I received from Luca flashes before me. I didn't sleep a wink last night, stayed all night staring at the woman who could possibly be carrying my child and I don't know how to feel about that.

What do you do when the woman you married for convenience not only starts taking up your mind but also carries your child?

A heavy silence settles between us as I stare at the papers in front of me. The confirmation is right there, in black and white. There's no denying it.

is carrying my

to process the weight of it. I don't know what the hell I'm feeling. Panic? Shock? Something

I can't afford to feel

never supposed to

his chair, watching me with that knowing

toward his nose before

like someone just punched you in

hand down

head.

if

plan for this." I bite out and lan

unprotected sex, Alex. What did you

the file back toward him and lean back, my jaw clenching as I ignore his stupid

slightly. "Just me, Luca, and the doctor who

even need to

one else will know." He says, "But Bring her in as soon as possible. I noticed she still has

I nod.

my mind can't help but wonder, why the

Could it be?....

she wouldn't, would

Fuck!

file and rush out of the

steering wheel tightening with every passing second. My mind races, replaying every interaction with Athena

She knew.

She fucking knew.

didn't tell

have been planning to keep

Would she have left? Disappeared before I

No.

let

The last time I felt this strong urge was when I saw Athena on that damn

time, it hits me full force. I can't get rid of it no matter

on edge, my body practically vibrating with frustration. I don't bother turning off the car as I rush in. When I push

"Athena."

Silence.

the house, searching for her, until I hear the sound of running

hesitation, I