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."

you

ne at?" Her vo

quickly, "I wasn't staring at you. Don't get the wrong ide." I yanked my shirt off and

carefully with distilled water, then applied iodine. The sting made me flinch

help but shrug.

hurt?" she asked, her voice softer

breath on my neck made

I put my shirt back on, then turned around. Our eyes met for a second,

heavier

been the type to wear light, natural makeup. But today, her eyes had that red, tired look to them, and I couldn't help but wonder if the makeup

up all

you slept well last night?" 1 teased, trying to lighten the

She rolled her eyes.

"Come on, let's go.

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Surgery Was

so sharp ingaud?” I asked, raising an eyebrow, but she

were there. They quickly reassured us that Elizabeth was

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

movements so light it was almost like the was trying not to

and then my phone rang. I glanced down-it

silent, but Angela must have seen the name, she looked at me for a

and take it," she

my hand still on the door. I wasn't sure why, but something about the way she said it made me feel... guilty. Like I was doing something

for a moment longer, then stepped outside to

Christina's voice came through the phone, full

check, even

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