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.”

is responding well to the

“No offense, Doc,

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

Dad asked, already fretting about his

Weaver said firmly. “Your body needs time to heal.

weeks.”

nodded. “We’ll manage.

agreed, already mentally rearranging my

a stern look. “So, your

he’s been very supportive

clearly reserving judgment. “He’s older

Chapter 53

eight years,” I said.

“And he’s your boss.”

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

studied my face. “Are you

question caught me off guard, just as it had when Ethan asked. “I think so,” I said honestly. “It’s still new,

my hand. “Just be

I assured

changes to his diet.

with Dad, then head to the office for the afternoon. Carter Enterprises

grateful for the distraction. The team was supportive, offering

your dad doing?” Nova asked one afternoon as we

relieved. “The

she smiled. “And how’s things

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