The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 243

Chapter 243: The Guardian's Heart

Angela Pov

Sean's voice carried an edge of bitterness as he spoke about Christopher. I cannot- I will not forgive the pain and suffering he

caused you."

I opened my mouth to respond, but the sound of approaching footsteps interrupted us. Thomas appeared in the doorway with a doctor close behind,

Sean's demeanor transformed instantly, the hardness lit his eyes replaced by tenderness as he gently stroked the back of my head. "Don't worry," he murmured. "Let the doctor examine you. I'll step de for a moment and he back

soon.

I studied his face, noticing the strain beneath his composed expression. "Alright, I agreed with a slight nod.

As Sean left the room, I turned to Thomas, "Sean's Injuries are serious, aren't they?"

Thomas hesitated, his professional mask slipping momentarily.

ing his reaction.

"He's gone to treat his Bounds, hasn't he?" I pressed, watching

Thomas sighed, resignation in his eyes. "Yes, Mrs. Wilson. Mr. Shaw hasn't left your side since you were brought in unconscious. The doctors have repeatedly urged him to receive treatment, but he insisted on waiting until you regained consciousness.

A knot formed in my throat as I imagined Sean sitting beside me for hours, ignoring his own pain.

"When he came to rescue me," I asked quietly, "was he pushing himself even then?"

Thomas's expression confirmed my fears before he spoke. "When Mr. Shaw was first brought back to Shaw Tower, his condition was critical. The medical team worked extensively to stabilize him. The dectors recommended at least 48 hours of observation, but once he learned of your abduction by Mr. Blake, no one could prevent him from organizing the rescue mission."

Worry tightened my chest. "You mentioned internal injuries? What else is wrong with him? Will there be lasting effects?

"Mrs. Wilson, please don't concern yourself with this," Thomas said assuringly. "Your memory loss is far more serious than Mr. Shaw's injuries. Though he took a risk coming to rescue you, he's now receiving proper medical attention. I'm confident he'll recover quickly."

My

furrowed with

if you're

I see

take approximately fifteen minutes. If Mr. Shaw hasn't returned by then, you may certainly

and settled back to allow the doctor to

the doctor completed his assessment. I straightened my collar and prepared to leave the room to find Sean. Just as I swung my legs over the edge of the

threshold, his eyes narrowing when he saw me attempting to stand. "What are you doing

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The

examination finished?"

he crossed the room in swift strides and scooped me into his

carefully back on the bed, his movements gentle despite his apparent disapproval. The doctor and Thomas

shouldn't pick me up like that," I admonished once

"You could reopen your wounds

across his lips. "Don't worry about that. You

him skeptically. "Really? Then why was your wound bleeding

it

"The wound had

your

and you didn't seek

attempting to appear casual. "Are

sitting

got lucky this time, you can act this

I meant," he said

Fright

head. "You don't seem remorseful at all. Otherwise, you wouldn't have waited until I woke up to treat your wounds.

emotions I didn't fully understand wellist up inside me-fear of losing this man I barely remembered yet somehow trusted implicitly. Sean's expression softened as

admitting you were wrong that easily? Is it sincere,

"I promise," he said,

voice dropping to a solemn whisper. There won't be a next time. I won't

taken