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

wrong ide." I yanked my shirt off

iodine. The sting made me flinch slightly,

help but shrug.

it hurt?" she asked, her voice softer than

my neck made

placed a large band-aid on the wound. I put my shirt back on, then turned around. Our eyes met for a second, and something caught

heavier today-darker than

eyes had that red, tired look to them, and I couldn't help but

up all

night?" 1 teased, trying to lighten the

She rolled her eyes.

yours," she replied, "Come on, let's go. Elizabeth should be waking

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43: Surgery Was

get so sharp ingaud?” I asked,

room, the caregivers were there. They quickly reassured us that Elizabeth was still asleep, but everything

her face serious. "Thanks, We'll stay here. You go ahead and take care of

it was almost like the was trying not to disturb

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

silent, but Angela must have seen the name, she looked at me for a brief second, then turned away, like

should go out and take

way she said it made me feel... guilty. Like I was doing something wrong by just being here, by not dealing with

longer, then stepped

Christina's voice came through the

paused, trying to keep my emotions in check, even

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