His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 344

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He intended to move her to the bed so she could sleep more comfortably.

But as her body was suddenly lifted, Mia jolted awake. Her hands instinctively hooked around his neck.

Her eyes, slightly red from exhaustion, opened wide, locking directly onto the man’s deep gaze.

‘You’re awake?”

Mia was still dazed, asking instinctively, “Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?”

Ethan’s Adam’s apple bobbed. “I’m fine now.”

‘The doctor said you couldn’t acclimate and that you were dehydrated. He said you have to be careful for the next few days-ah!”

Mia’s plan was to give him a few instructions now that he was awake and then go home. But before she could finish, her body suddenly dipped.

She gripped his neck tighter, now fully awake. She realized she was in his arms.

Ethan estimated she had gained about ten pounds.

She wasn’t fat, but he hadn’t eaten anything all day yesterday and had spent the night suffering. After holding her for a moment, his strength suddenly gave out.

He caught his breath and managed to steady his hold on her just in time.

Coming to her senses, Mia quickly scrambled out of his arms. She smoothed her dress, her expression awkward.

You looked uncomfortable sleeping on the sofa,” Ethan explained, his voice raspy.

Mia shook her head. “It’s fine. I’m awake now. Mr. Hale, if you don’t need anything else, I’ll head home. I have to go to the office in a bit.”

I’m sick, Ethan said, his brow knitting together as he uttered the three words.

The doctor said it’s not serious. You just need to watch your diet.” Mia picked up her bag from the chair.

Ethan’s expression darkened. “Is Ms. Carter being so distant because she’s afraid Ian Reed will mind?”

Mia shot him a look. “Aren’t you afraid Chloe will mind?”

‘There’s nothing for her to mind. It’s not like I can just die in a foreign city.”

Ethan’s words were heavy. He made a simple case of travel sickness sound like a death sentence.

Mia keenly sensed his moodiness. It was likely because he was physically unwell.

Hearing him bring up Ian Reed made her want to say more, but clearly, now wasn’t the time.

“When are you going back to Northbrook?”

The moment Mia asked, the displeasure in Ethan’s heart intensified. He walked past her, sat back down on the hospital bed, and said nothing.

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The doctor said you can stop the meds once you’re back in Northbrook. If you watch your diet for two days, you’ll be back to normal.”

Mia ignored whatever mood he was in. Having updated him on his condition, she turned to leave.

Ethan flicked his gaze up, watching her back. A flash of irritation crossed his face.

Before Mia could push the door open, it was pushed from the outside.

Cole Preston walked in carrying a thermos, blocking Mia’s path.

Everyone’s awake. I timed it perfectly. I brought breakfast for both of you.”

Mia gave a slight nod as a greeting. “Thank you, Dr. Preston, but I’m fine. I’ll eat at home.”

You’re leaving?” Cole asked, seeing the bag in her hand and the set table.

Yes.”

Cole glanced at the man on the bed, whose face was as dark as a thunderstorm.

Then when are you coming back?” Cole asked.

Mia instinctively wanted to say she wasn’t coming back. She wasn’t Ethan’s family.

But then she remembered they were thousands of miles from home, and Ethan had no relatives here. As his ubordinate, taking care of him was technically part of her responsibility.

Mia hesitated for a few seconds. “Dr. Preston, is it convenient for you to look after Mr. Hale?”

It’s not,” Cole said, shaking his head. “I’m sleeping on the street. His body is too delicate; he wouldn’t survive it.”

Sleeping on the street?*

Mia suddenly thought Cole was being bizarre.

How about this,” Cole said, glancing at Ethan before speaking slowly. “There’s no need for him to stay in the ospital. Let him stay at your place so you can take care of him.”