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

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

final. The doctors w will arrive this afternoon. He receive

all I

from my chair, frustration coursing through me. “Your promises mean nothing

Angola-

I cut him off,

wait outside Sean's room. He

progress if you'd

didn't

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my mind racing. Christopher warranging medical care for Sean, but was it genuine? Or merely an elaborate performance to pacify

my only potential ally

spotted David in the

glancing around to ensure we were alone. How are

arrive yesterday?" I asked, keeping

promised. The best

"And

expression

They're monitoring

at the news. "He hasn't woken up

yet. But the doctors seem

closer. "When will they move him to

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

your help," I said sincerely. "I just

least regarding the medical care David's voice

echoed down the hallway. David straightened, his face instantly becoming an

came from behind me.

replied. "Just asking David

I've

table, Christopher watched as I

he urged gently. "You've

my stomach turn. "I'm not

Sean return to New York?" I asked,

sighed. "When the doctors determine he's ready for travel. I've already arranged

a specific date,

depends on his medical condition, Christopher replied. But I expect

rising from

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