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

will arrive this afternoon. He receive the

stable. That's all

frustration coursing through

Angola-

my room," I cut him off,

David wait outside Sean's room. He can report

treatment progress

paused but didn't

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I paced anxusly, my mind racing. Christopher warranging medical care for

to find David. He was my only potential ally in this

when I spotted David in

glancing around to ensure we were alone. How are you

yesterday?" I asked, keeping my

as promised. The

me. "And

his expression grave. "But his

They're monitoring

heart constricted at the news. "He hasn't

not yet. But the

leaned closer. "When will they move him

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

I said sincerely. "I just need

is keeping his word, at least regarding the medical care David's voice dropped even lower.

the hallway. David

Christopher's voice came from behind me. "What's

asking David

"I see. Well, I've had the chef prepare your favorites in the

as I

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

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

New York?" I asked,

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

want a specific date,

Christopher replied.

down, rising

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