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

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

iodine. The sting made me flinch slightly, and

help but shrug.

it hurt?" she asked, her voice softer than

on my neck made me

shirt back on, then turned around. Our eyes met for a

heavier

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

been up all

last night?" 1 teased, trying to

She rolled her eyes.

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

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43: Surgery Was

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

got to Elizabeth's room, the caregivers were there. They quickly

stay here. You go ahead and take care of

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

my phone rang. I glanced

quickly switched it to silent, but Angela must have seen the name, she looked at me for a brief second, then turned away, like she was trying not to

go out and take it,"

way she said it made me

hesitated for a moment longer, then stepped outside to

came through

in check, even

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