Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 443

Lyman gave Clay's shoulder a reassuring pat. "You're going to be fine," he said firmly. "I'll find the best doctor out there to help you."

Clay looked at him gratefully. "Thanks, man. Really."

After a while, Lyman and the others filed out, leaving only Grace behind in the hospital room.

Clay glanced at her and said, "You can go now."

Grace scoffed, folding her arms. "You think I want to stick around? Trust me, I can't stand you either."

But Clay just chuckled. "Too bad we're stuck with each other, like it or not."

Normally, a remark like that would have set Grace off immediately. But this time, she just smiled-though there was something unsettling in her expression.

Clay hesitated, narrowing his eyes. "Grace, what are you up to now?"

She shot back, "You're in no shape to boss me around, Clay. Not that you ever could."

He opened his mouth, but she cut him off.

said with a wry smile. "As long as we're still married,

chair with her phone. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Clay reaching weakly for a glass of water. She looked away, pretending not to see. Let him

then, the door

on her best helpful act. "You should've called me if you were thirsty, Clay! Here, let me get you some

into the room, arms stretched wide, ready to

as soon as she caught sight of Grace, she

his daughter. He stretched out his

voice, Andie's tension melted away. She reached for him, eyes bright.

wished he could scoop her up and toss her in the air like before, spinning her around until she squealed with

into Clay's arms and

injured legs, making him wince, but he couldn't

pain flickering across Clay's face, but said

here, sweetheart. Come to Grandma," Lindy Etheridge coaxed gently from the

to let go. As long as her daddy

to sleep. Only then did Lindy have the housekeeper

to the blanket, as if letting go would mean losing

at