The CEO's Contractual Wife

Chapter 54

Olivia

As Dr. Weaver continued listing precautions and warning signs, the door opened, and Alexander walked in, carrying a tray of coffee cups.

“Sorry to interrupt,” he said, taking in the scene. “I thought everyone could use a caffeine boost.”

“Alexander!” Mom exclaimed, clearly delighted to see him. “How thoughtful.”

He distributed the coffee, then came to stand beside me, his hand resting lightly on my lower back. The casual touch sent warmth spreading through me.

“Mr. Carter,” Dr. Weaver nodded respectfully. “I was just going over discharge instructions with Mr. Morgan.”

“Please, continue,” Alexander said. “I didn’t mean to interrupt.”

Dr. Weaver finished his instructions, handed Mom a folder full of paperwork, and left with a final reminder about the follow–up appointment.

“So, you’re busting out of this joint today,” Alexander said to Dad, his tone light. “Congratulations.”

“About time,” Dad agreed. “No offense to your friend, the doctor, but I’m ready for my own bed.”

“Understandable,” Alexander nodded. “Hospital beds are notoriously uncomfortable.”

A nurse arrived with a wheelchair. “Ready to go home, Mr. Morgan?”

“More than ready,” Dad confirmed, allowing Mom to help him into the chair.

‘I’ll bring the car around,” Nick offered, having arrived earlier to help with the discharge process.

“I can drive you all home,” Alexander suggested. “I brought the SUV today; plenty of room.”

Mom looked uncertain. “That’s very kind, but we wouldn’t want to impose.”

no imposition,” Alexander

CEO as if they were

Dad commented, running his hand over the leather seat. “What is

Alexander corrected.

cost a

I warned, embarrassed by

Dad defended himself. “Can’t blame an old man for being curious

other half lives.”

is right, it was expensive.

it a worthwhile

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Chapter 54

forty minutes. Alexander navigated the LA traffic with ease, keeping up a

Eleanor,” he said, smoothly changing lanes. “Olivia mentioned your

family favorite. You’ll have

like that,” Alexander said, catching my eye in the rearview

Making our relationship seem real. But watching him with

childhood home, Alexander insisted on helping

manage.

two weeks. That includes walking up your own

the house and settle him in his

a pillow behind Dad’s

tired from the short journey. “Thank you,

by surprise. Alexander recovered first,

adjusting the blinds to block the

“I should be getting back to the office. But I appreciate the

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