Broken Vows and Buried Twins novel Chapter 51

Dr. Evans stepped out, pulling down his surgical mask. Julian and Hester immediately rushed forward.

Dr. Evans let out a heavy sigh before addressing them. "Bella is out of danger, but we need to keep her under strict observation for the next couple of days. She absolutely cannot afford any more emotional distress."

A suffocating wave of anxiety lifted from Hester's chest.

Julian turned to look at her. "We need to talk."

Hester pressed her lips into a thin line and gave a stiff nod.

...

There was a small, quiet courtyard just outside the inpatient wing. Hester walked over to an empty bench and sank into it.

Julian watched her for a long moment before taking a seat right beside her. His gaze turned somber as it locked onto her. "Are you really determined to get a divorce?"

Hester took a deep breath, turning her head to meet his stare head-on. "Julian, do you really not know why I'm even willing to sit here and talk to you right now?"

Julian's jaw tightened. After a heavy silence, he murmured, "I understand."

Hester had no desire to prolong this agonizing proximity. "When is Bella's surgery?" she asked bluntly.

"It was originally scheduled for next Wednesday, but after this episode, Dr. Evans needs to reassess her condition and stabilize her first."

Hester fell silent. If they dragged this out any longer, she wouldn't be able to hide her pregnancy!

"I need you to play along for now," Julian's voice was low and gravelly. "When Grandma wakes up, we'll explain that the scandal was just a smear campaign orchestrated by corporate rivals. We'll tell her it was all fake."

He paused. "Once she gets through the surgery safely and the mandatory waiting period is over, I'll sign the final divorce papers exactly as promised."

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