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 this private

on Mrs. Wilson and how much she's willing to

conceded reluctantly. "Tll be just

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

quick,

communicate with me,"

"Ten minutes and you're giving up? Is this what I'm paying your exorbitant fee

me connect with her.

brings her

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life, I should have had a ready answer, Instead, I found myself silent, searching my memory for genuine moments of happiness Id witnessed

sure." I finally

evident. "You don't

irritated me further. 'Is this relevant

about the nature of your

medically necessary information? I countered

of her closest relationships is

response, my silence answer

if I can establish some

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

barriers are quite strong," he reported. "She refuses to confide

say anything at

mentioned leaving this place. Her eyes

about that topic."

stomach tightened. "And

an honest conversation between you two might yield better results. After all, sometimes the person who

in the meantime, I suggest you reflect

his steady gaze unsettled me. "Why are you looking at

"Mr. Blake,

have

YOU

support yourself?" he

darkened immediately. "Excuse

a sincere

departure, I returned to Angela's room. She lay cured on her side, eyes closed though I knew she wasn't sleeping Her fragility

moments before retreating

need you to locate

registered surprise, then concern.