His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 398

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He was studying the gossip with the same rigor he applied to medical research.

Because they weren’t a good match,” Nina answered quickly. “I was just talking nonsense earlier. Don’t take it to heart. Mia was more than happy to divorce him. Why would she cry?”

Cole shook his head. “I don’t believe that. When Ethan married her, he was the rising star of the business world. Countless women would have killed to be in her position.”

Nina stammered, “I…”

She looked at Mia with pleading eyes. She had run out of lies. How was she supposed to fix this?

It’s true,” Mia said, choosing her words carefully to avoid the heart of the matter. “Mr. Hale is very exceptional. I vas punching above my weight. We shouldn’t talk about these things after the divorce is finalized. Let’s drop it.”

She pulled Nina away.

Cole stood on the hospital steps, watching their retreating figures.

He pulled out his phone, his thumbs flying across the screen as he sent a message to Ethan.

After that encounter, Mia had completely lost her appetite.

I really didn’t know he was behind us, otherwise I never would have said those things,” Nina said as she ate, her oice thick with regret. “It’s all my fault. I knew Cole worked at this hospital, but I just couldn’t keep my mouth

hut.”

If you really feel bad, find a time to talk to Cole,” Mia suggested. “Tell him not to go blabbing to Ethan.”

fer relationship with Ethan couldn’t exactly be described as “bad.” It was just a mess.

It wasn’t good, but it wasn’t terrible either.

However, any word out of place had the potential to trigger a disaster in their current fragile dynamic.

He’s coming to check on Toby this afternoon. We’ll eat fast and get back,” Nina said, picking up the pace.

Mia set down her chopsticks. “Take a portion back for Clara. I’m going home for a bit. I’ll bring dinner over for You guys tonight.”

She was exhausted and planned to catch up on some sleep.

Go on, then, Nina said, waving her off.

Mia took the subway home, cleaned up, and crawled into bed. When she opened her eyes again, it was already after four in the afternoon.

She cooked a few dishes and a soup and brought them to the hospital.

Toby’s fever had broken, and he was in much better spirits. The little guy was playing by himself in his stroller while the three women sat at the coffee table for dinner.

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Mia, your cooking is wonderful.” This was the first time Clara had tasted Mia’s food, and she gave a big thumbs

Mia kept her foot resting on the stroller, ensuring Toby stayed within their line of sight. “I spent some time tudying culinary arts a while back.”

Are you from the north?” Clara asked. “Your accents sound northern, but you don’t really look like people from up

here.”

Nina chimed in, “We’re the real deal. We grew up in Northbrook, though maybe we have southern genes deep in

>ur bones.”

What does that mean?” Clara was confused. “Were your ancestors from the south?”

Nina said casually, “We’re both orphans. We don’t even know where our roots are.”

Oh?” Clara’s face filled with apology. “I’m so sorry. I didn’t realize… I shouldn’t have brought it up.”

Mia smiled and shook her head. “It’s fine. It’s a fact whether you bring it up or not.”

Despite that, Clara still felt bad. She finished her meal quickly and took Toby over to the side to play.

Mia took a small sip of her soup and glanced at Nina. “Did Dr. Preston come by this afternoon?”

He… he did.” Nina’s eyes darted around, avoiding Mia’s gaze. “His hands move too fast.”

Mia frowned. “Too fast? What do you mean?”

The second we left this morning, he sent a message to Ethan.”

Nina had asked him what he sent, but he wouldn’t say. However, from his tone, it was obvious he had leaked their

conversation.

Did Ethan call you to ask about it?”

Mia shook her head. “No.”

The past wasn’t important. Even if Ethan heard those words, he probably wouldn’t react. It was just awkward to have old laundry aired out like that.

ust as Mia was thinking about it, her phone suddenly rang.

It was Ethan.