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"

long would this private

Mrs. Wilson and how much she's willing to share, Dr. Mercer replied calmly. "But I assure you, it's

"Tll be just

minutes stretching like hours. After harely ten minutes, the door opened and Dr.

was quick, I observed

to communicate with me," he

mo. "Ten minutes and you're giving up? Is

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

brings her

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years of observing Angela's life, I should have had a ready answer, Instead, I found myself silent, searching my memory for

not sure." I

evident. "You don't

'Is this relevant to

the nature of your relationship

that medically necessary information? I

the dynamics of her closest relationships is essential to assessing her psychological state, he

response, my silence

"I'll see if I can establish some rapport.

hallway, anxiety mounting with each passing minute. When Dr. Merter finally emerged, his expression

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

she say anything

I mentioned leaving this place. Her eyes widened, her breathing

about that topic."

tightened. "And your

source of her 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

"I can return tomorrow if needed. But in the meantime, I suggest you reflect on what might truly help her

in his steady gaze unsettled me. "Why are you

"Mr. Blake,

have

YOU

psychological support yourself?" he

darkened immediately. "Excuse

a professional observation-and a sincere recommendation," he added, before

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

for several long moments before retreating to

said firmly, "I need you to locate

expression registered surprise,