The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 236 3/3 f the fu The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife Chapter 236: The Psychologist's Visit Christopher NOV Angela had lockedout again. She was starving herself to death, and medicine hand failed. I was out of tI turned to David, who waited silently in the hallway.

"Davil, go find a psychologist, 1 ondered, the words bitter on my tongue. "Immediately." David's expression shifted from surprise to something resembling hope. A psychologist, sir? You want to arrange therapy for Mrs.

Wilson?" "Isn't that what I just said? 1 snapped, irritated by his sudden enthusiasm.

"Ill make the arrangements inmediately," he said, turning to leave.

-a distinguished man in his fifties with silver-streaked hair and observant eyes. I led him Hours later, the psychologist. arrived-a directly to Angela's suite.

The room was dim despite the afternoon sunshine outside. Angela sat on the sofa, wrapped in a blanket, looking frail and vacant. She barely acknowledged our entrance.

Dr. Mercer, this is Angela Wilson," I said, watching the doctor's face for his reaction to her deteriorated state. The psychologist approached slowly, taking the chair opposite Angel. "Mrs. Wilson, I'm Dr. Mercer. I'm here to help, if you'll allow Angela's eyes flicked toward him, then away, saying nothing Dr. Mercer turned to me. "Mr. Blake, I believe it would be beneficial I could speak with Mrs. Wilson privately." I stiffened. "Privately?" "Yes. Patients often find it easier to express themselves freely without others present" My jaw clenched. "How long would this private session take?" "That depends entirely on Mrs. Wilson and how much she's willing to share, Dr. Mercer replied calmly. "But I assure you, it's standard practice.

"Fine, I conceded reluctantly. "TII be just outside if she needs anything." David and I waited in the corridor, minutes stretching like hours. After harely ten minutes, the door opened and Dr. Mercer emerged, his expression neutral.

"That was quick, I observed sharply.

"The patient refuses to communicate with me," he stated simply.

Anger flared within mo. "Ten minutes and you're giving up? Is this what I'm paying your exorbitant fee for?" "Ill try again," be assured me. "But perhaps you could helpconnect with her. What are Mrs. Wilson's interests? What b Toy?" brings her 1/3 Chapter 236: The Psychologist's Visit The question caughtoff gard. After five years of observing Angela's life, I should have had a ready answer, Instead, I found myself silent, searching my memory for genuine moments of happiness Id witnessed in her.

"I'm not sure." I finally admitted.

Dr. Mercer's surprise was evident. "You don't know what interests your fiancée?" His incredulity irritatedfurther. 'Is this relevant to your diagnos "May I ask about the nature of your relationship with Mrs. Wilson? inquired.

Is that medically necessary information? I countered defensively.

"Understanding the dynamics of her closest relationships is essential to assessing her psychological state, he explained.

I offered no response, my silence answer enough.

Dr. Mercer nodded thoughtfully. "I'll see if I can establish srapport. Perhaps twenty minutes this time." The second session lasted longer. I paced the hallway, anxiety mounting with each passing minute. When Dr. Merter finally emerged, his expression was grave.

"Her psychological barriers are quite strong," he reported. "She refuses to confide in me." "Did she say anything at all?" I demanded.

"Barely anything. But she reacted when I mentioned leaving this place. Her eyes widened, her breathing changed-she clearly cares about that topic." My stomach tightened. "And your conclusion?" "The source of her distress appears tied to her current circumstances he said carefully, "Perhaps an honest conversation between you two might yield better results. After all, sometimes the person who tied the knot must be the one to untie it." He extended his business card, "I can return tomorrow if needed. But in the meantime, I suggest you reflect on what might truly help her recover." Something in his steady gaze unsettled me. "Why are you looking atlike that?" "Mr. Blake, have YOU considered seeking psychological support yourself?" he asked calmly.

My expression darkened immediately. "Excuse me?" "It's merely a professional observation-and a sincere recommendation," he added, before taking his leave.

After the doctor's departure, I returned to Angela's room. She lay cured on her side, eyes closed though I knew she wasn't sleeping Her fragility both angered and devastated me. How could she chouse this suffering over accepting the life I offered? I watched her for several long moments before retreating to the hallway where David waited, "David," I said firmly, "I need you to locate Aria and Ethan." His expression registered surprise, then concern. "Sir?" 2/3 Chapter 236: The Psychologist's Visit

"Angela has lost her will to live because of her memory loss. Hen psychological issues are manifesting as food aversion. We need to reignite her survival instinct."

David's brow furrowed. "But sit, Aria and Ethan are just t children Theyn shouldn't be exposed to such trauma.

They wouldn't understand- "You watched them grow up alongside Angela," I interrupted. "Are you suggesting I would harm them?"

"Sir, they aren't your children," David said carefully. I'm concerned that if anything happened yo devastated to them, it would devastate Mrs. Wilson even more than- Lonly want her alive," I cut in coldly. "0 But i if something happened to the children, it would cause her worse suffering than death!" David insisted.

1 fixed him with an icy stare. "Why would anything happen to them? Angel with her children. Is that problematic?" gela is here withnow. I simply want to reunite a mother "If you truly wanted to reunite them," David replied cautiously, "then you should allow A cold smile touched my lips. "Just find the children, David." He hesitated, conflicted, but finally nodded. "I'll see what I can discover." Wilson to leave." "Work quickly," I commanded. "I want those children here within three days. And David-if anything happens to Angela while you're gone, don't bother returning at all." Chapter Comments ☐1