The Billionaire Husband's Betrayal by Nancii Agosto

Chapter 6: Claire’s POV

I sit up frantically. I must’ve fainted and that frightened me but what was even more frightening was where I was. I was in a hospital bed, and I heard a man speaking with the doctor just outside the door. It sounded as though they were talking about me. Just as I tuned into their conversation,

They come into the room.

The doctor introduces himself and asks how I’m feeling. I give a quick reply. I was more curious as to who he was talking to.

Just then I see the man who saved me walking in slowly, peaking around the corner before entering. It wasn’t Leo although I remember exactly who he is.

“What are you doing here?” I should’ve said ‘thank you’ or ‘hello’ but shock same first. It was Jordan Taylor. We had graduated Architectural school together although I hadn’t seen him in many years after he took a job opportunity abroad. He was famous in school for his innovation. Jordan was one of the only people I’ve ever considered a friend.

“Hey, I was out walking my dog Boomer when I saw you on the sidewalk. You turned pale so I ran to help you and brought you here. It’s nice to see you, Claire.” He says in a gentle smile as if a smile alone could break me into a billion pieces like glass.

“Last time I saw you – you were packing your bag and holding a one-way ticket to Europe. When did you come back?” I was happy to see him but confused and shocked that we’d meet again like this. I was always happy for Jordan’s success, but I didn’t think I’d ever see him back here.

examine me once more

to spare.” He turns to Jordan. “Your wife could have miscarried had you not brought her in as quickly as you did.” I see Jordan blush. Clearly

my husband. He’s just my friend.” I see what

Your baby is okay now, but you need to be careful.” With that the doctor

my heart aching. He had abandoned me in a time of need once again. He didn’t stop the car, and he was with Charlotte while I sat in the hospital at risk of

of before when I had fell in the bathroom and hurt my leg. I had called Leo urgently but was sent to voicemail as he was with Charlotte. I was alone so I had to call an ambulance myself, go to

if Jordan hadn’t seen me today? Would I have miscarried, or would I have died? Having made it in time and hearing the doctor say that another moment longer and I would’ve lost the baby and potentially life – was devastating. It sent a

you home… or call your husband to come get you,

would only humiliate me if I asked. He

love and care for him anymore. It was one-sided and it was destroying me emotionally trying to

helping me today but I don’t want to be a bother. I’ll just

off deciding whatever he was going to say didn’t need to be said at this

any time if there’s anything you need.” He hands me his business card. It was a beautiful metal dimensional card. He was always thinking outside of the

the years since graduation. He built a company and worked on previous projects whereas I became a housewife. I intended to continue working after marrying Leonardo, but his family imposed – stating it would cause unnecessary rumors and

You finally found your dream!”

to recruit you, well more like steal their greatest architectural asset, and hire you in my Company. We offer competitive salaries.” He was trying to convince me. He’ll be