The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 66

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 66: Midnight Promises

Sean POV

I took in Christina's fragile form in the doorway of her hospital room. She stood barefoot, swaying slightly, the white bandage around her head making her look unnaturally pale under the harsh fluorescent lights.

"You should be in bed," I said, moving to steady her as I guided her back to her room.

"I just..." Christina's voice wavered. "I don't want to be alone right now."

"I'm not leaving," I assured her, loosening my bow tie. "I was just going to get something for you."

Her eyes widened slightly. "At this hour?"

"You mentioned wanting strawberries earlier, didn't you?" I checked my watch- just past midnight. "I'll find some for you."

"Sean, you don't have to-*

"Rest," I cut her off gently. "I won't be long."

***

The city stretched before me, a maze of neon signs and empty sidewalks. Most shops had closed hours ago, their darkened windows reflecting the occasional passing car.

I drove methodically, scanning for any sign of an open market or convenience store.

drifted to another late-night food run, years ago. Angela had shown up at my apartment at 2 AM with soup from my favorite Chinese restaurant, knowing I'd been working late

set up the food on my desk and

force, Angela had always done things like that-quiet acts of care that never demanded acknowledgment.

wheel. No. I wouldn't think about Angela

now.

me

glass in our bathroom, or the way she'd

searching, I found a 24-hour Korean market in the East Village. The owner eyed me curiously

when I

strawberries on a plate. "I can't believe you went to all that trouble

on her bedside table, noting how the harsh hospital

than it

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mine as I adjusted the plate. "Aout what happened

cut in gently, "I wanted to talk about that. The things Jenifer said

"Why are you asking me

can damage someone's reputation.” I kept my voice carefully neutral. It would help if you could clarify what really happened

something calculating flickering behind her eyes. "So you brought me strawberries just

said firmly. "Christina, I need you to understand something. The rumors and accusations from tonight-they need

and let anyone insult

wife would protect her from all of

was completely wrong. Maybe it's my own negligence that's given others

vulnerable.

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