Unwanted Fake Wife The Top Billionaire novel Chapter 412

eress Strikes Back

Chapter 412 Concealed Ailment

Elena stayed silent, letting him hold her hand.

“Something bothering you?” He always noticed the slightest shift in her mood.

She decided not to hide her feelings. “I saw Fiona just now. You two seem to be in frequent contact lat

She could put on a detached front in front of others, but with her husband, she chose to speak her hea He deserved to know how much it troubled her.

A faint smile tugged at Alexander’s lips. “She introduced Professor Clark to me. In return, Pinnacle Gr is helping the Scotts get back on their feet. Some work-related interactions are unavoidable. His gaze open and sincere.

Elena parted her lips. She ached to ask about the late-night messages Fiona had sent, yet feared it woul make her seem distrustful. She forced a thin smile. “I see.”

She could not ask him to be ungrateful. Fiona had connected him with a skilled doctor, and Fiona’s dac was his teacher.

“Are you jealous?” His voice softened. “From now on, you can join us whenever we meet. Would that wo He spoke gently, as if soothing a child. His tenderness made her feel she was overreacting. She trusted h completely and knew he would never let her down.

On the day of the trip, Elena drove Alexander to Gideon’s research institute herself.

“Relax. Your husband will be perfectly fine when you get back.” Gideon teased, unable to resist poking fu at her reluctance to leave.

“I’m just worried. Thank you so much for looking after him.” Elena’s cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

Alexander sat on the sofa, watching her with a warm smile silently telling her not to fret

“I’m off. I’ll be back in a week,” Elena said.

“Alright.” Alexander nodded. “I’ll wait for you.”

She turned to leave, glancing back at him one last time with lingering atfection before walking our door.

The moment she was gone, the smile faded from Gideon’s Lace. “You didn’t let her see an

Alexander’s own smile vanished entirely. He shook his head. “She suspects nothing.

Gideon fell quiet, staring at him with a complicated look.

Alexander read the i

in his eyes. “The med

nausea, insomnia, and even hallucinations. He would only start to recover fully after completing thre

courses of treatment.

Gideon could not imagine enduring such agony. He knew for certain he would never have the willpow to hold on the way Alexander did. All Alexander suffered through this, simply to keep Elena from worrying.

“I still think you should see a therapist,” Gideon ged. “Have you thought about how she’ll react if she finds out the truth? If you truly care for her, you should be honest and seek proper treatment.”

Medication only eased the pain temporarily. To heal for good, Alexander had to face the demons buri deep inside him.

Alexander took the pills without a word and swallowed them with water. He closed his eyes to rest.

Half an hour later, he suddenly stood up and rushed to the bathroom, overcome by violent retching.

He emerged ten minutes later, splashing cold water on his face. His handsome features were completel impassive.

Meanwhile, Elena had boarded the flight to Morven. Her phone rang. It was Evelyn.

“Alex told me you’re going abroad. What urgent business requires you to travel all this way personally?”

“Evelyn, I’ll be home in a few days,” Elena put on her Bluetooth headset and replied. “I’ll take good care myself.”

“Since Alex agreed, I won’t argue. Just stay safe and/don’t make everyone worry.”

A soft smile played on Elena’s lips as she listened to Evelyn’s rambling. Evelyn nagged often, but every word came from genuine care, and she appreciated it deeply. She gently stroked her belly.

Lucas handed her a blanket. “Representatives from Innovatech will pick you up after landing. They’ve booked your hotel in advance. We’ll attend the partnership talks tomorrow afternoon, and the day after-

He trailed off abruptly, staring ahead in shock.

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