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

remained furrowed

if you're worried-Thomas

I see him?" I

will take approximately fifteen minutes. If Mr.

nodded gratefully and settled back to allow the doctor to begin

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

saw me attempting to stand. "What

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examination finished?"

in swift strides and scooped me into his arms. I gasped,

the bed, his movements gentle despite his apparent disapproval. The doctor and Thomas exchanged glances before discreetly leaving the room, closing the

that," I admonished once we were alane.

him. "You could reopen your

smile played across his lips. "Don't worry about that.

Then why was your wound

Europe? Wasn't it because you carried

countered. "The wound had

your

and you

to appear casual. "Are you worried about

now. Regardless, I'm fine, sitting here in front of you. Isn't

think because you got lucky this time, you

not what I

Fright

"You don't seem remorseful at all. Otherwise, you wouldn't have waited until I woke up to treat your wounds. What good would it do for

inside me-fear of losing this man I barely remembered yet somehow trusted implicitly. Sean's expression softened as he recognized my genuine concern. "You're right. I was wrong, and I promise

wrong that easily? Is it sincere, or just to appease me? How do I know you

"I promise," he said,

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

be taken away