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 bypasses. If

muttered. “No offense, Doc, but I

Dr. Weaver smiled. “But you’ll need to take it easy for several weeks. No lifting, no driving, no

already fretting about his job at the

Dr. Weaver said firmly. “Your body needs time to heal. You’ll need help at home

weeks.”

manage. The kids

I agreed,

a stern look.

I acknowledged. “But he’s been very supportive

judgment. “He’s older

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said. “It’s not

“And he’s your boss.”

but I don’t report directly to him,” I repeated Alexander’s

face. “Are you

Ethan asked. “I think so,” I

that’s all that matters,” he said, patting my hand. “Just be careful. Men with money and power can be

I assured him. “I’m

need to take, and the changes to his diet. I took notes, knowing Mom would be too overwhelmed to remember

hospital in the morning, spend a few hours with Dad, then head to the office for the afternoon. Carter Enterprises was surprisingly accommodating about my situation. I could work remotely

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

Nova asked one afternoon as we worked on

relieved. “The doctor says he’s

smiled. “And how’s

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