Married a Secret Billionaire

“But—” Lena hadn’t finished speaking when the call abruptly ended.

Lina turned to her and asked, “Was that Chris? Did he need something from you?”

Lena smiled and replied, “Oh, no. Wrong number.”

She didn’t care about any urgent matter Elijah might have, nor did she need that triple overtime pay.

It was the weekend, a statutory holiday, and Lina was having a prenatal check-up. Lena had to be there with her.

Her phone buzzed, and it was a message from Elijah with a location.

When Lena checked, she realized the location was actually the hospital. It surprised her.

Then another message arrived, with a much softer tone: [Lena, please help me out. My daughter is in the hospital, and I’ve reached out to you as a last resort. If I’ve offended you before, please forgive me.]

Lena clenched her hands. In her mind, she could faintly see the little princess holding her hand and calling her ‘Madam’.

At that moment, a few nurses took Lina for the next examination.

Lena, separated by the door, asked softly, “Lina, Um… I have a friend in this hospital. Can I go say hello?”

“Oh, sure!” Lina said, “I don’t need you here for now. Go and come back quickly!”

“Okay!” Lena agreed and headed to the pediatric department, which was conveniently located nearby, just down a flight of stairs and around a corner.

As she entered the corridor, her eyes fell upon Elijah, who appeared agitated with tousled hair and prominent dark circles under his eyes.

The pediatric department boasted a charming and inviting decor, but the sound of intense crying emanating from within was deeply unsettling.

Lena was startled and inquired, “What’s happening?”

Elijah saw her like a lifeline and pulled her into the ward without saying a word.

“Nala!”

the small bed. Despite her tear-stained face, she was stubborn. When Nala threw a tantrum, she looked like a fierce little

the shot! I

behave yourself!

on the bed, knocking over a cup on

Elijah and

moment, it felt like

family in the village. The head of the household was a heavy drinker who gambled a lot. He would shout and swear at her

her medicine, he threatened her just like

that man actually grabbed a broom and struck her

jerked, shivering involuntarily,

voice from within her hug, asking, “Madam,

downward and found Nala gazing up at her with large, teary eyes,

Nala is

nose tingled, and tears welled up. She had to muster all her strength not to lose composure in front of

anymore.” Lena’s voice unexpectedly turned gentle, even

to

that mean

looked at her pitifully and pointed

bad food, so she has gastroenteritis and a bit of fever, too.” A woman who seemed like a nanny explained from the side. “Luckily,

“You called me because Nala is afraid of

his throat a couple of times, straightened up, and put his hands in his pockets. He still looked

childhood memories. She stumbled through the tale, making some mistakes, but Nala

her on the drip. The once-chaotic hospital

while later, Nala fell

making sure Nala was truly asleep, Lena put her down carefully and tucked her

once they stepped out. His tie was crooked, his shirt was unbuttoned, and