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

the billionaire CEO as if they were old friends. Mom

car,” Dad commented, running his hand over the leather seat.

Alexander corrected.

cost a

embarrassed

Dad defended himself. “Can’t blame an old

other half lives.”

it was expensive. But I spend a lot of time

it a worthwhile

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Chapter 54

LA traffic with ease, keeping up a steady conversation

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

favorite. You’ll have to

catching my eye in the rearview

myself. Making our relationship seem real. But

childhood home, Alexander insisted on helping Dad inside despite

manage.

for at least two weeks. That includes walking up your

and Nick to help him into the house and settle

said, adjusting a pillow behind Dad’s

looking tired from

casual “son” caught us both by surprise. Alexander recovered first, nodding politely. “Happy to help,

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

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

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