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."

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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 speak to the doctor, asking for permission to discharge her for just one

that, her

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

For

always so focused on not burning anything, and every time Sean's hand brushed mine, I'd feel this odd spark, like there was some kind of chemistry

we hadn't cooked together in ages-dinner ended up taking nearly two hours

I'd always order lunch for him and have it delivered to his office. After work, he didn't

was finally ready, Elizabeth sat down at

husband, perfect wife, perfect

her eyes to say a prayer

Christian, so

she closed her eyes, I couldn't help but think to myself, "Perfect

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Husband. Perfect Wife.

glanced at it, then hung up. But just a minute

figured it

a third time, Sean just turned it off.

lately, but nothing

he shot me a look, one of those "don't give

bring up anything about

chewed my steak and

time we finished eating, Elizabeth was in a great mond, chatting away and not

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straight for our bedroom, and Sean followed

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

I made sure to put on a super modest pair of pajamas before

down, raising an