The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 194

Chapter 194

Ethan stirred in his bed, the rustle of sheets catching Rayna's attention. She sat in a chair beside him, a novel in her hand, but the moment she saw him move, she was on her feet.

"You're awake," she said, her tone more pleasant than she intended. Do you need anything? Water? Your lunch? An extra pillow?" Her words came out in a rush, betraying her concern. Ethan blinked up at her, his lips curving into a sleepy smile. "I'm fine. You've been fussing over me all morning. I'm sure that was the reason I was so exhausted. Sit down and relax."

"I'm not fussing," she retorted as she picked up his hospital-issued tray and inspected it before setting it back down with a frown.

"They should've brought your lunch by now. What are they waiting for?" She asked as she glanced at the clock.

Ethan's smile widened as he watched her, and then he chuckled, making her raise a brow as she glanced at him, "Is something funny?"

"Yeah."

She narrowed her eyes. "What's funny?"

"I thought you didn't care and wanted to move on?" Ethan teased.

"Shut up" she muttered, her cheeks pink.

"At the club that night, you said I wasn't your type," he reminded her, and she rolled her eyes.

"And you said I wasn't your type either," she shot back.

"I guess you lied," he said, ignoring her retort.

"Same way you lied too. And you lied about not liking that cereal and claimed it was for Sarah," she said, and he chuckled.

"I guess we both lied. You're very much my type," he said, and Rayna turned her back on him, but he didn't miss the way her lips quirked upward.

"Are you always this dressed up for hospital visits, or did you dress up specially for me?" Ethan asked, his voice light and teasing as he looked her over and noticed she had changed her clothes.

She wore a soft, lavender blouse that hugged her figure and a pair of dark jeans that looked freshly pressed. Her hair, usually in a casual ponytail, was swept into loose waves that framed her face and she had lipstick on. Rayna ran a hand self-consciously through her hair as she turned to face him. "What do you think?" She asked with a raised brow.

Ethan chuckled softly. "I think you dressed up for me."

"Yes, I did. And I had to wait hours for you to wake up and notice," she said with mock disapproval, and he laughed.

"Sorry. It's the pain relief medication. It's messing with my system.

And maybe it's a result of exhaustion, too. I'm probably getting all the sleep I didn't get during the duration of our problem," he admitted. "So, you had sleepless nights, huh?" She asked, pleased to hear that.

said as he reached for her hand with his

good actually 'cause you almost

closer gently, "let's talk about us

breathless because of the

said confessed, "Can I?" He asked, and in response, Rayna covered the space

the door creaked open, and Rayna immediately pulled away, her cheeks flushing crimson as she stepped back.

Derek stood in the doorway, their expressions a mix of amusement and curiosity. Evelyn arched an eyebrow while Derek smirked and

something?" Evelyn asked her tone light but with an edge

grabbing the novel she'd abandoned earlier. "Not at all. I was just... checking on Ethan's comfort. He said he had something in his eyes, and I was trying to get it out." She gestured vaguely toward the

up at Evelyn and Derek. "I'm glad you're here. I was about to ask her if she could leave me alone so I could rest. She's been nagging and nitpicking all day." Rayna whipped her head around to glare at him. "Excuse

shrugged, "I've been begging you all day and trying to get you to talk to me, but you won't even look at my face. I don't know what to do anymore. So, maybe you need a break," he said, and Evelyn's eyes danced between them, her lips

pair," Evelyn said as her eyes lingered on Rayna, taking in her neatly styled hair and carefully applied makeup that was ruined a little because of the lipstick that had been smeared a little

his personal nurse to have

giggled as she turned to Derek, "I really want to act like

mean?" Rayna asked,

we walked in just now?"

was taking something out of his

you sure about that? Because from the lipstick stain on his lips, it looks like you were taking something out of his mouth," Evelyn drawled, and both Ethan and Derek chuckled. Rayna blushed, and without another word, she left the room, shutting the door behind her with just enough force to make

after her," Evelyn said as

broke into a laugh. "She's something else," Derek remarked, sitting

Ethan said with a

Sounds like someone's

as my nurse makes this broken arm worth it," Ethan said

gaze on Ethan. "You

an

obvious you're head over

toward the door as if expecting Rayna to

leaning

"I

caught up with Rayna, and before she could say anything, Rayna glared at her,

"Why should I? You tried to fool

Rayna said,

to listen to anything you say when Ethan is involved. When it has to do with Ethan, you're always moving like a floundering fish," Evelyn said with a small laugh. "What's that

Ethan is involved. And it's actually cute. So, seeing as you both are

with a giggle,

hard to get? You're

embarrassed I can't

friend. It's good to see things working

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