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

back quickly, "I wasn't staring at you. Don't get the wrong ide." I yanked my shirt off and tossed it aside, trying to

then applied iodine. The sting made me flinch slightly,

help but shrug.

she asked, her voice

but the warmth of her breath on my neck made me feel

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

makeup was heavier

been the type to wear light, natural makeup. But today, her eyes had that red,

she been up all night? Had she been

well last night?" 1 teased, trying to lighten the mood. "Your eyes look like

She rolled her eyes.

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

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43: Surgery

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

were there. They quickly

"Thanks, We'll stay here. You go ahead

light it was almost like the was trying not to disturb the air itself. She sat by Elizabeth's bed,

and then my phone rang. I

quickly switched it to silent, but Angela must have seen the name, she looked at me for

should go out and

still on the door. I wasn't sure why, but something about the way she said it made me feel...

for a moment longer, then stepped outside to take

voice came through

even though I

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