Chapter 234

Ex-Wife

Chapter 234: Symptoms of Anorexial

Angela Pov

Morning light flooded through the villa windows as I stepped into the dining room, where Christopher at reviewing documents.

He looked up, his practiced smile appearing like a mask hed perfected over years of business negotiations

"Good morning, Angela,"

I took a seat across from him, dispensing with pleasantries. "What arrangements

have you

ou made for Sean?"

Christopher's smile faltered slightly. "You're quite direct this morning."

Words mean nothing without action," I replied, keeping my voice study. . "How do I know you're actually going to help him?"

He set his papers aside, giving me his full attention. "What would convince you of my sincerity?"

Show me pool. Make the arrangements while I'm present."

Christopher studied me for a moment, then picked up his phone. "You want proof? I'll give you proof"

He dialed a number, putting the call on speaker. “Dr. Reynolds? Christopher Blake. How is our patient doing after yesterday's treatment? Any improvement with the abdominal wound?" A pause. see. Continue with the current protocol and keep me updated hourly. Remember, spare no expense for his care.

"What about transfer preparations?" Christopher continued. "I want him ready to move as soon as he's stable. Make all necessary arrangements." Another pause. "Good. That's what I expect."

After ending the call, he looked at me with an expectant expression. How's that for proof?"

"It's a start," I admitted, "but I still want to see him before he leaves.

"That's not possible, Angela."

"Why not?" I demanded. "If you claim to care about me, why deny me this?" Christopher's jaw tigh

s jaw tightened. "Because seeing him would only complicate matters. Trust that I'm doing what's be

best

challenged. "Let me see him, Christopher. I need to know he's

afternoon. He receive the best care possible and be

stable. That's all I

coursing through me.

Angola-

my room," I cut him off, turning toward the

called after me, Tll have David wait outside Sean's room. He

progress

paused but didn't

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racing. Christopher warranging medical care for Sean, but was it genuine? Or merely an elaborate

He was my only potential ally in this

spotted David in

around to ensure we were alone. How are you

medical team arrive yesterday?" I

came as promised. The best specialists

through me. "And Sean? How

his expression grave. "But his condition

They're monitoring him

at the news. "He

not yet. But

will they move him

stable enough for travel. Perhaps a few days." David hesitated. "Mrs. Wilson, I shouldn't be telling you

appreciate your help," I said sincerely. "I just need to know he'll be

medical care David's voice dropped even

footsteps echoed down the hallway. David straightened,

voice came from

"Just asking David about dinner

between us. "I see. Well, I've

as I pushed food around my plate barely

Angela," he urged gently. "You've hardly touched anything for days

thought of eating made my stomach turn. "I'm not

return to New York?" I asked, changing

determine he's ready for travel. I've already

specific date,

his medical condition, Christopher replied. But I expect within the

rising from

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