Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 141

Brian reached out to steady her, “Maybe we should swing by the hospital for an X–ray, you took a pretty hard fall.”

“It’s fine,” Madelyn gently pushed away Brian’s hand, shaking her head slightly as she replied in a soft voice, “I’m okay, I know my body well.”

Brian followed her into the elevator and walked her to her door.

Standing in front of the door, Madelyn’s hands trembled as she tried to punch in the code, taking an eternity to press each button.

“Let me do it.” Brian sighed quietly, stepping forward.

“It’s the same as at your place.” Madelyn said, stepping aside, her gaze lowered, her voice a whisper.

Brian glanced at her, but Madelyn just stared blankly at the door as if her soul had left her body. Brian helped her open the door, but Madelyn simply stood frozen in place.

“Madelyn,” Brian called her name softly.

“Oh…” Madelyn looked up, offering a somewhat awkward smile.

to weigh a ton, her steps unsteady as

as Madelyn went

as there’s any news,” he said after a moment of silence, his voice low. “Okay,” Madelyn nodded, walking slowly toward her room.

mood, but with the results still pending, there shouldn’t be any major issues in the next forty–eight hours.

withdrew his gaze, raised his

something heavy falling to the ground

then quickly reopened the door and rushed in.

up in the morning and sat on the toilet,

an electric shaver, and a mouthwash cup. Below, a pair of men’s shower slippers and a pair of miniature ones, all in shades of grey.

Chapter 141

cabinet where the tissues were stored, finding only unopened packs. of

she couldn’t have cleaned up so thoroughly as if she’d never been there, could she? Hadn’t they

up, searching for a spare toothbrush and mouthwash

are you awake?” Sadle suddenly called

holding a sleepy Nate who grinned toothily

on seeing Natalie as soon as he heard she was there,

over a new toothbrush and towel, and she cheerfully arranged their toiletries in the