All Chapters of The 18 Billion Wife He Abandoned : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

"Physical recovery looks excellent," Dr. Winters confirmed, reviewing Emma's chart. "I see no reason why you can't return to normal activities, though I'd still avoid heavy lifting for another week."Emma nodded, hyperaware of Alek beside her in the fertility specialist's office. He'd barely spoken

"What flight?" Emma murmured, confused.Franklin chuckled. "That would be his surprise. I might have suggested it.""Suggested what? Alek was just here this morning.""Not Alek's flight." Franklin's eyes twinkled mischievously. "I called in reinforcements."Before Emma could press for details, Walte

"Your grandfather is the most infuriating patient I've ever encountered," Natasha declared, dropping into a chair beside Emma. "And I once treated a man who insisted his appendicitis was caused by aliens."Emma smiled, adjusting the name tag on her blazer. The atrium of Boston Children's Hospital hu

Their argument was interrupted by Natasha, who approached with caution visible in her expression. "Sorry to interrupt, but Franklin's nurse just called. He's asking for you, Emma. Something about feeling 'not right.'"Emma immediately shifted focus, personal grievances secondary to concern for her g

"Right on schedule," Emma muttered."You knew this would happen?" Alek asked, confused."Grandpa's idea of marriage counseling." Emma leaned against the wall. "We're stuck for thirty minutes, supposedly to force conversation.""Effective, if unorthodox." Alek loosened his tie. "We do need to talk."