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

the wrong ide." I yanked my shirt off and tossed it

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

help but shrug.

hurt?" she asked, her voice

the warmth of her breath on my neck made me feel something else

she placed a large band-aid on the wound. I put my shirt back on, then turned around. Our eyes met for a second, and something caught in my

heavier today-darker than

But today, her eyes had that red, tired look to them, and I couldn't help but wonder if the makeup was

she been up all night? Had she

night?" 1 teased, trying to lighten

She rolled her eyes.

as yours," she replied, "Come on,

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Surgery Was

I asked, raising an eyebrow, but she

we got to Elizabeth's room, the caregivers were there. They quickly reassured us that Elizabeth was still asleep, but everything seemed

here. You go ahead

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

silence, and then my phone rang.

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

go out and take

sure why, but something about the way she said it

a moment longer, then stepped

voice came through the

emotions in check, even though I wasn't in

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