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."

I'd carefully constructed over five years, holding 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

collapsing against him, my tears soaking into his shirt as silent sobs wracked

he

over now.

until the door opened and a

I suddenly remembered why Sean was hospitalized- gastric bleeding, collapse, his own medical crisis. And here

wiping my face as I moved

Finding a clean hospital gown, I

back to Sean.""

got your shirt all wet," I said, holding out the garment. You should change into something

shook his head. "Don't worry about

Getting chilled will only make your stomach condition

a bit occupied at the moment," he replied,

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

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sat silently in the hospital room for a while, then glanced at my watch and realized it was almost time for the children to he

I said, setting the gown aside.

wrist. Ils grip was firm, desperate even, as his eyes. locked

tried to pull my hand free, but his

you come back tomorrow?" he asked, desperation bleeding Inte his

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

but he didn't release me. "What would you like for breakfast?

Tine. T'll eat whatever

be able to stay

fine. Thomas can handle

I couldn't