The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 27

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 27: Perfect Husband. Perfect Wife. Perfect Lie

Angela POV

My throat tightened as Sean murmured appropriate reassurances,

If only she knew how temporary this peace was, how quickly it would shatter once she was safely through surgery.

"A week isn't long to wall. Elizabeth said when we finally told her saw fear flicker

in her eyes.

the revised schedule. Though her voice remained steady, I

Without thinking. I perched on the edge of her bed, taking her fragihand in mine. "You'll be fine. Dr. Carter is the best, and Sean and I will be right here the whole time."

"My sweet girl." Elizabeth squeezed my fingers. "What would this family do without you?"

Find out soon enough, I thought, but managed to keep smiling. "Let's focus on getting you better first."

arm golds

As the sun started to set, painting the room in warm golds and pinks, a middle- aged nurse walked in, politely reminding us,

"Your visiting time is almost up. I need to start getting Mrs. Elizabeth's dinner ready soon."

But Elizabeth wasn't ready to let go of our hands, holding on to both me and Sean. So, I suggested, "How about we take Elizabeth home with us tonight? She can stay at our place for the night, and i cook."

Elizabeth's face lit up at the idea. But the nurse looked a little hesitant.

to discharge her for just one night, promising they'd

heard that, her whole face

Our hands brushed a few times as we moved around the kitchen, and it felt both strange and

For

was reminded of those awkward chemistry lab days back in high school. I was always so focused on not burning anything, and every time Sean's hand brushed mine, I'd

help that we hadn't cooked together in ages-dinner ended up

of time eating together. Even though we worked in the same place, I'd always order lunch for him and have it delivered

sat down at the table, watching us with a

husband, perfect wife,

closed her eyes to

a devout Christian,

help but think to myself,

1/2

Husband. Perfect Wife.

glanced at it, then hung up. But just

figured it

just turned it off. Then he

lately, but nothing beats

that, he shot me a look, one of those

bring up anything about

chewed my steak and kept my mouth

time we finished eating, Elizabeth was in a great mond, chatting away and

glanced at his watch and said, "The doctor said

for our

was pounding because I knew-I knew tonight, I had no choice

shower, I made sure to put on a super modest

down, raising an