His Hidden Family My Ruined Marriage (Liana) novel Chapter 80

Chapter 80 The Visit to the Hospital

She’d hidden the key under a flowerpot on the balcony Had it really been that easy?

And when had he found it?

He’d left in such a hurry after Anya’s call. No way he’d had time to look for a key.

“When did you find the key?” she pressed, thinking aloud.

Elian turned, watching her until she figured it out. She lid. “When I told you to go shower.”

“Smart girl. That’s my wife.”

He pulled her in and kissed her soundly on the mouth a possessive, claiming kiss.

The moment his lips touched hers, a familiar ache bloomed in her chest.

The second he released her, she wiped her mouth with the back of her hand.

Elian just gave her a knowing, almost smug smile and turned off the stove.

“The quiche and fruit are from the deli. I made oatmeal. You have to eat more.”

“Where’s my key?”

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“Anya fell down the stairs last night holding Theo. Mild concussion. Anya,” he said, ignoring her question and explaining his abrupt departure.

“What about Theo?” Liana couldn’t help asking.

A child falling down stairs was far more dangerous.

“The nanny said Anya shielded him. Just some minor scrapes,” Elian added.

Liana felt a wave of relief, then studied him intently.

Has it never crossed his mind that Theo might not be his?

“Let’s eat.”

Mistaking her silence for anger over last night, he nudged her toward the table.

She took a bite of the quiche and looked down. It was her favorite-asparagus and cheese.

A small, treacherous warmth spread through her. But then she remembered his attentiveness wasn’t exclusive to her. The food lost its taste.

After breakfast, he prepared to take her to the hospital Liana slung her bag over her shoulder. “I already had an endoscopy a while ago. The doctor said I’m fine. Besides, I have first period. I can’t be late.”

Elian turned to face her in the building lobby. “Which hospital?”

“A small clinic a colleague recommended. It was affordable.”

She kept her tone neutral.

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Chapter 80 The Visit to the Hestpital

The word “affordable stabbed at him. His wife… worry about ONT

But his phone buzzed. After a glance, he said. “Fine: Ille back for dinner tonight”

Liana said nothing and turned away. Tonight. Tunnthem

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Elian went to the hospital that morning with Xander

Anya was propped up in bed, a bandage around her he looking palke and file.

When she saw Elian, her eyes lit up, eager and warm. Se straightened a line. Dium Larder! You didn’t have to come.”

Jett was there, sitting in the visitor’s chair, clumsily attempting to peel an apple for ben

He heard them enter, and his back stiffened. He stood and turned with a practiced smile. ‘Hey guys”

“Playing nurse? I thought you didn’t know how to peel apple.” Xander remarked casually evening the mangled fruit.

“Anya’s hurt. A guy’s gotta step up.” Jett said, sounding almost boyishly earnest.

Elian’s gaze swept over him briefly before settling on Aya. “How are you feeling?”

“A little dizzy, sore. But I’ll manage,” she said softly, putting on a brave face.

“Sore? You can’t even sit up without help!” Jett interjected.

“I told you not to exaggerate!” Anya shot him an annoyed look.

“Elian, she’s really hurt bad. Worse than Liana last time. You gotta take care of her,” Jett insisted. turning to Elian.

Elian’s expression remained unreadable. “Looks like you’re doing a fine job.”

Jett’s face fell..

Anya tensed. “Elian, don’t misunderstand…”

“No misunderstanding. He’s got free time. Let him help

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