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"

jaw clenched. "How long would

willing to share, Dr. Mercer replied calmly. "But I assure

be just outside

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

quick,

refuses to communicate with

you're giving up? Is this what I'm

me. "But perhaps you could help me connect with her. What are Mrs. Wilson's

brings her

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off gard. After five years of observing Angela's life, I should have had a ready answer, Instead,

not sure."

was evident. "You don't know what

'Is this relevant

of your

that medically necessary information?

of her closest relationships is essential

response, my silence answer

Mercer nodded thoughtfully. "I'll see if I can

the hallway, anxiety mounting with

psychological barriers are quite strong," he reported. "She

anything at all?"

she reacted when I mentioned leaving this place. Her

about that topic."

tightened. "And

carefully, "Perhaps an honest conversation between you two might yield better results. After all, sometimes the person who tied the knot must be the one to

in the meantime,

me. "Why are you looking at

"Mr. Blake,

have

YOU

psychological support yourself?" he

expression darkened immediately.

observation-and a sincere recommendation," he

I knew she wasn't sleeping Her fragility both angered and devastated me. How could she chouse this suffering over accepting the

for several long moments before retreating to

need

surprise, then concern.