The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 53

Chapter 53

Olivia

He leaned across the console, his face inches from mine. For a heart–stopping moment, I thought he was going to kiss me. Instead, he brushed his lips against my forehead, just as he had the day before.

“Get some rest,” he murmured. “I’ll see you in the morning.”

I nodded, unable to form words with him so close. His cologne wrapped around me, spicy and expensive, making my head. swim.

“Goodnight, Alex,” I managed finally, reaching for the door handle.

“Goodnight, Liv.”

True to his word, Alexander appeared at my door at precisely seven–thirty the next morning, bearing coffee and a bag from my favorite bakery.

“How did you know about Marlowe’s?” I asked, accepting the bag of pastries.

You mentioned it once,” he shrugged, following me into the kitchen. “You said they had the best croissants in LA.”

I blinked, surprised he’d remembered such a trivial detail. “Well, you’re right. They do.”

We ate quickly, then headed to the hospital. The day passed in a blur of activity as Dad was moved from ICU to a regular room. The improvement was immediate and dramatic; his color was better, his voice stronger, and he was fully alert.

There she is,” Dad greeted me when I entered his new room. “My favorite daughter.”

“I’m your only daughter,” I reminded him, kissing his cheek. “How are you feeling?”

“Like I’ve been hit by a truck,” he admitted. “But a smaller truck than yesterday.”

with Dad’s progress. “Everything looks excellent, Mr. Morgan. Your heart is responding well to the

muttered. “No offense, Doc, but I hate

do,” Dr. Weaver smiled. “But you’ll need to take it easy for several weeks.

asked, already fretting about his job at

six weeks,” Dr. Weaver said firmly. “Your body needs time to heal. You’ll need

weeks.”

“We’ll manage. The kids will

will,” I agreed, already mentally rearranging my

Dad fixed me with a stern look. “So, your boss. He seems…

can be,” I acknowledged. “But he’s been very supportive through

reserving judgment. “He’s older than

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eight years,” I said. “It’s not

“And he’s your boss.”

I don’t report directly to him,” I repeated

face. “Are you

Ethan asked. “I think so,” I said honestly. “It’s still new, but…

patting my hand. “Just be careful. Men with money and power can

Dad,” I assured

medications he’d need to take, and the changes to his diet.

in the morning, spend a few hours with Dad, then head to

The team was supportive, offering to cover meetings I couldn’t attend

one

said, genuinely relieved. “The doctor says

she smiled. “And how’s

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