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.

doctor asks if he can examine me once more to

not brought her in as quickly as you did.”

just my friend.” I see what looks like disappointment on Jordan’s face. He didn’t know I was

husband. This could have been serious. Signs of miscarriage during early pregnancy can bring many complications – some life-threatening. Your baby is okay now, but you need

He didn’t stop

I was alone so I had to call an ambulance myself, go to the hospital and order an Uber back to our home. He wasn’t there then. And

seen me today? Would I have miscarried, or would I have died? Having made it in time and hearing the doctor

take you home… or call your husband to come

was with Charlotte and blamed me for everything that had happened today. He would only humiliate me if I

moment, I didn’t want to love and care for him anymore. It was one-sided and it

I don’t want to be a bother. I’ll just call a taxi to take me home.”

trailed off deciding whatever he was going to

started my own construction company and it’s home-based so I’m here permanently. You can call me at 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 box, and

projects whereas I became a housewife. I intended to

You finally found your dream!”

company are you working for now? I would love to recruit you, well more like steal their greatest architectural asset, and hire you in my Company. We offer competitive salaries.” He was