The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

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

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

the wound carefully with distilled water, then applied iodine. The sting made me flinch slightly, and I

help but shrug.

she asked, her voice softer

said, but the warmth of her breath on my

on the wound. I put my shirt back on,

was heavier

her eyes had that red, tired look

all night? Had

night?" 1 teased, trying to lighten

She rolled her eyes.

bad as yours," she replied, "Come on, let's go.

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I asked, raising

quickly reassured us that Elizabeth was still asleep, but

stay here. You go ahead and take care

not to disturb the air itself. She sat by Elizabeth's

and then my

she looked at me for a brief second, then turned away,

go out and take it,"

sure why, but something about the way she said it made me

longer, then stepped outside to take

Christina's voice came through the phone, full of

keep my emotions in check, even though I wasn't in the best mood. "Is