The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 129

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 129: I Promise I'll Come Tomorrow

Angela POV

"When?" I asked, my voice strailer than I expected. "When did she d

Sean swallowed hard, his Adam's apple bobbing visibly before he spoke.

"Three years ago. Christmas Eve His voice was barely audible. "It was kidney failure that triggered cardiac arrest. By the time we got her to the hospital, it was too late."

The words hit me like physical blows. Three years. While 1 had been building a new life in Italy, Elizabeth had passed away with her family by her side but without me there to say goodbye.

"Elizabeth had kidney failure?" I asked, stunted. "How did I not know this?"

Sean's gaze dropped to his hands. "Her condition had been deteriorating gradually. Age-related, mostly. That night..." He paused, his voice catching. That night was different. More severe. By the time found her..."

1 let out a bitter laugh hollow and painful. "What right do I have to ask about any of this? I wasn't even there when she was ill. I didn't even know about her kidney problems."

"She mentioned you," Sean said quietly. "At the end."

My head snapped up, eyes locking with his. "Really?"

she

missed

ed you very much."

back emotions I couldn't afford to feel. Tears filled my eyes and spilled silently down my cheeks. I tried to turn away, to hide this moment of vulnerability, but Sean reached out, pulling

him, my tears soaking into

okay," he

over now.

exist outside our complicated history, until the door opened and a nurse entered. She paused momentarily at

own medical crisis. And here I

away, wiping my face as I moved to the small cabinet in the

Finding a clean hospital gown, I

back to Sean.""

got your shirt all wet," I said, holding

head. "Don't worry about it. It'll dry soon

already sick. Getting chilled will

he

the medical equipment, suddenly feeling foolish. Of course he couldn't easily

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a while, then glanced at my watch and realized it was almost time for

late," I said, setting the gown aside. "I

turned toward the door when Sean's hand shot out, grabbing my wrist. Ils grip was firm, desperate even, as his eyes. locked

tried to pull my hand free, but

tomorrow?" he asked, desperation

assured him. The doctor says need proper rest and care. I'll look after you during this

"What would you

Tine. T'll eat whatever you

I won't be able to stay for

fine. Thomas can handle

nodded, acutely aware that I couldn't tell