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.”

Alexander assured

billionaire CEO as if they were old friends. Mom sat up front with Alexander while I squeezed

car,” Dad commented, running his hand over the

Alexander corrected.

cost a

embarrassed by

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

other half lives.”

expensive. But I spend a lot of time in my vehicles, so

it a worthwhile

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Chapter 54

minutes. Alexander navigated the LA traffic with ease, keeping up a steady conversation with Mom

quite the cook, Eleanor,” he said, smoothly changing

beamed. “Did she? It’s a family favorite. You’ll have to come for dinner once

like that,” Alexander said, catching

This was all part of our arrangement, I reminded myself. Making our relationship seem

home, Alexander insisted on helping Dad inside despite

manage.

said firmly. “No exertion for at least two weeks.

him into the house and settle him in his recliner

Alexander said, adjusting a pillow behind Dad’s back.

looking tired from the short journey. “Thank

caught us both by surprise. Alexander recovered first, nodding politely. “Happy

medications on the side table and adjusting the blinds to block the afternoon sun. ‘Can

you,” he declined politely. “I should be getting back

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