The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 43

Chapter 43

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 43: Surgery Was Delayed

“It's just a small injury, nothing to worry about," I said, brushing it t

But for some reason, her concern made something stir inside me- flicker of warmth I hadn't expected.

This morning, when she'd been urging me to hurry up and finalize the divorce paperwork, I felt a sharp burst of anger. I thought she didn't care about me at all.

w... now, it seemed like she did-at least a little

But now...

Then she spoke again, and the warmth faded as quickly as it had appeared.

"I'm not worried about your injury," she said, her voice flat. "I'm just afraid Elizabeth will get more upset if she sees you like this."

I felt the familiar frustration rise in my chest.

"Fine." 1 muttered, turning and heading toward the medical room.

The nurses were all busy, so Angela offered to help clean the wound.

She stood in front of me, her fingers moving with precision as she undid the buttons on my shirt. I couldn't help but watch her. Her face was unreadable, no sign of anything behind her eyes. It was as if I was just another patient, just another task.

voice was sharper than I expected. "st take it off yourself."

are you staring

ne at?" Her vo

at you. Don't get the wrong ide." I yanked my shirt off and tossed it aside, trying to hide the slight embarrassment creeping

carefully with distilled water, then applied iodine.

help but shrug.

she asked, her voice softer

1 said, but the warmth of her breath on my neck made me feel something else entirely-something much

shirt back on, then turned

makeup was heavier today-darker than

red, tired

been up all

night?" 1 teased, trying to lighten the mood. "Your eyes

She rolled her eyes.

on, let's go. Elizabeth should

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43: Surgery

get so sharp ingaud?” I asked, raising an eyebrow,

the caregivers were there. They quickly

You go ahead and take

it was almost like the was trying not to disturb the

passed in silence, and then my phone rang. I glanced down-it was

must have seen the name, she looked at me for a brief second, then

and take it,"

she said it made me feel... guilty.

a moment longer, then stepped

voice came through

emotions in check, even though I wasn't in the best mood.

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