The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 236

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 236: The Psychologist's Visit

Christopher NOV

Angela had locked me out again. She was starving herself to death, and medicine hand failed. I was out of time

I turned to David, who waited silently in the hallway.

“Davil, go find a psychologist, 1 ondered, the words bitter on my tongue. "Immediately."

David's expression shifted from surprise to something resembling hope. A psychologist, sir? You want to arrange therapy for Mrs.

Wilson?"

"Isn't that what I just said? 1 snapped, irritated by his sudden enthusiasm.

"Ill make the arrangements inmediately," he said, turning to leave.

-a distinguished man in his fifties with silver-streaked hair and observant eyes. I led him

Hours later, the psychologist. arrived-a directly to Angela's suite.

The room was dim despite the afternoon sunshine outside. Angela sat on the sofa, wrapped in a blanket, looking frail and vacant. She barely acknowledged our entrance.

Dr. Mercer, this is Angela Wilson," I said, watching the doctor's face for his reaction to her deteriorated state.

The psychologist approached slowly, taking the chair opposite Angel. "Mrs. Wilson, I'm Dr. Mercer. I'm here to help, if you'll allow

Angela's eyes flicked toward him, then away, saying nothing

Dr. Mercer turned to me. "Mr. Blake, I believe it would be beneficial I could speak with Mrs. Wilson privately."

I stiffened. "Privately?"

"Yes. Patients often find it easier to express themselves freely without others present"

"How long would this private

on Mrs. Wilson and how much she's willing to share, Dr. Mercer replied

I conceded reluctantly. "Tll be

waited in the corridor, minutes stretching like hours. After harely ten minutes, the

was quick,

refuses to communicate

minutes and you're giving up?

assured me. "But perhaps you could help me connect with her. What

brings her

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years of observing Angela's life, I should have had a ready answer, Instead,

not sure."

was evident. "You don't

irritated me further. 'Is

I ask about the nature of your relationship with Mrs. Wilson?

medically necessary

dynamics of her closest relationships is

offered no response,

can establish some rapport. Perhaps twenty minutes this

paced the hallway, anxiety mounting with each passing minute. When Dr.

are quite strong," he reported. "She refuses

anything at all?" I

when I mentioned leaving this place. Her eyes

about that topic."

tightened.

distress appears tied to her current circumstances he said carefully, "Perhaps an honest conversation between you two might yield better results. After all, sometimes the person who tied the knot must be the

business card, "I can return tomorrow if needed. But in the meantime,

unsettled me. "Why

"Mr. Blake,

have

YOU

seeking psychological support yourself?" he asked

darkened

merely a professional observation-and a sincere recommendation," he

on her side, eyes closed though I knew she wasn't sleeping Her fragility both angered and devastated me. How could she chouse this suffering over accepting the life I

long moments before retreating to the hallway where David

need you to

expression registered surprise, then