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 staring

ne at?" Her vo

at you. Don't get the wrong ide." I yanked my shirt

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

help but shrug.

hurt?" she asked, her

of her breath on my neck made me feel something

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

makeup was heavier

makeup. But today, her eyes had that red, tired look to them, and

all night? Had she

trying to lighten the mood. "Your

She rolled her eyes.

bad as yours," she replied, "Come on,

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

the caregivers were there. They quickly reassured us that Elizabeth

her face serious. "Thanks, We'll stay here. You go

not to disturb the air itself.

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

go out and take it," she

about the way she said it made

longer, then stepped

voice came through the phone, full of

trying to keep my emotions in check, even though I wasn't in

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