The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 45

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 45: Who's That Woman

Sean POV

When I walked back into the hospital rannt, I was surprised to hear andma laughing-really laughing.

Angela had clearly told her some joke. But instead of feeling relieved

light knot formed in my chest.

The more Angela and Grandma bonded, the more unsettled I felt. It was as if the closer they grew, the harder it would be to tell Grandma about the divorce.

What if she took it badly?

What if it made her so upset that she collapsed again, like before?

The thought made me wince.

As I stood there in the doorway, lost in my worries, Grandma noticed me. Her face brightened when she saw me. "Ah, there you are. she said, her voice soft with affection.

"How a are you feeling, Grandma?" I asked, walking over to her bedside. "Are you hungry?"

Grandma waved me off with a smile. "Angela already made sure I'm taken care of. She's having mushroom soup sent up." She patted Angela's hand, clearly proud of her.

"As long as I can see you both, I'm fine."

Not long after, the nurse brought in the soup. Angela immediately took charge, gently feeding Grandma herself.

There was something about the way Angela cared for Grandma that made her seem like she was already a part of the family.

Once Grandma finished her soup, she sat back against her pillows, her gaze softening. "You two should head back to the office now, she said, sounding almost guilty. I've wasted your whole day."

"Grandma, how could spending time with you be a waste?" I said. My frustration with the situation was starting to show.

tone calm. "We're happy to be here with you, not just because it's our responsibility. You need to get

you can be ready for the

"I'm getting old, dear. Whether I have the surgery or not... it doesn't really matter. I don't want to be a

don't say that,

if she didn't have the surgery, she

talk about this.

with us? It'll be better here. You'll be more comfortable, and we'll be

There's no one there to look after

sigh, she lay back down,

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to disturb that. I motioned for Angela to follow

we stepped into the

her here alone like this? Can't

doesn't want to come

push her. I rubbed

gone to handle the divorce paperwork this

voice cracked with

with me-she was blaming Herself. Her guilt was

understand," I said softly. "Til talk to her. I'll convince

of her

are you two doing here?" she asked, a smile tugging at the

I said. "You're coming with

didn't ask for my permission!" Grandma grumbled, though her yes were full of

he staying here tonight anyway." Angela

hesitated but allowed us to help her out of bed. She grumbled a bit more, but the smile on her face said it all-she was happy we

may have seemed independent, but deep down, she was scared of the

Grandma chatted and laughed, their conversation easy and full of warmth. For the first time all day, 1 felt a sense

the drive, my phone

my mother that the surgery would be delayed and that she shouldn't worry about

in good hands," Grandma said, her voice