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

CEO as if they were old friends. Mom sat up

hand over the

Alexander corrected. “Custom

have cost a

embarrassed by his

just making conversation,” Dad defended himself. “Can’t blame

other half lives.”

chuckled. “It’s fine, Olivia. Your father is right, it was expensive. But I spend a lot of time in my vehicles,

it a

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LA traffic with ease, keeping up a steady conversation with Mom

you’re quite the cook, Eleanor,” he said, smoothly changing lanes. “Olivia

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

Alexander said, catching my eye

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

we arrived at my childhood home, Alexander insisted on helping Dad inside despite his protests that

manage.

rules,” Alexander said firmly. “No exertion for at least two weeks. That includes walking up your own front steps

Alexander and Nick to help him into the

said, adjusting a pillow behind Dad’s back.

Dad sighed, already looking tired from the short journey. “Thank

by surprise. Alexander

blinds to block the afternoon sun. ‘Can I

getting back to

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