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

ne at?" Her vo

ide." I yanked my shirt off and tossed it aside, trying to hide the slight embarrassment creeping up my

iodine. The sting

help but shrug.

she asked, her voice

breath on my neck made me

band-aid on the wound. I put my shirt back

makeup was heavier today-darker

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 was just

she been up all night? Had

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

She rolled her eyes.

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

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43: Surgery

I asked, raising

were there. They quickly reassured us that Elizabeth was

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

it was almost like the was trying not to disturb the air itself. She

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

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

and take it," she said

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

then stepped outside to take the

voice came through the

keep my emotions in check, even though

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