The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

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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

Wilson and how much she's willing to share, Dr.

be

stretching like hours. After harely ten minutes, the door opened and Dr. Mercer emerged, his expression

was quick, I observed

communicate with me," he stated

flared within mo. "Ten minutes and you're giving up? Is this what I'm paying your exorbitant

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

brings her

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have had a ready

sure." I finally

"You don't know what interests

incredulity irritated me further. 'Is this relevant

ask about the nature of your relationship with Mrs.

that medically necessary information? I countered

closest relationships is essential to

offered no response,

I can establish some rapport. Perhaps twenty minutes

session lasted longer. I paced the hallway, anxiety mounting with each passing minute. When Dr. Merter

quite strong," he reported. "She refuses to

she say anything at

anything. But she reacted when I mentioned leaving this place. Her eyes widened, her breathing changed-she clearly

about that topic."

tightened. "And your

honest conversation between you two

But in the meantime, I suggest you reflect on

me. "Why are you looking at me like

"Mr. Blake,

have

YOU

seeking psychological support yourself?"

darkened immediately. "Excuse

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

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

long moments before retreating to the hallway where

said firmly, "I need

surprise, then concern.