The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

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

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

applied iodine. The sting made me flinch slightly,

help but shrug.

it hurt?" she asked, her voice softer than

said, but the warmth of her breath on my neck made me feel something else entirely-something much less

she finished, 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

makeup was heavier

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

up all night? Had she

last night?" 1 teased, trying to lighten the mood. "Your eyes look like you haven't slept at

She rolled her eyes.

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

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I asked, raising an

to Elizabeth's room, the caregivers were there. They quickly reassured us that

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

was almost like the was trying not to disturb

then my phone rang. I glanced down-it was

silent, but Angela must have seen the name, she looked at me for a brief second, then turned away, like she was

should go out and take

she said it made me feel... guilty. Like I

for a moment longer, then stepped outside to take

came through the phone, full

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