The Stand In Wife's Revenge

ilent room was the gentle beep

my heart skipped a beat. He exuded authority and

re leaving the room, discreetly excusing he

omehow gentle presence, he took a step forward. His commanding presence seemed to over

ding an angular jawline, well-groomed but slightly disheve

became smooth and serene. "Hey," he repeated,

om which I was unable to recover I felt numb. I couldn't recall how I got into this hospital bed. I tried

don't remember me, do you?" He asked with a hint o

recall much. I recall crossing the road. Yes I do re

faltered the burden of my amne

xt to my bed. "It's alright. You've experienced a great deal. You may become confused after a c

felt like a hole in my heart, a huge void that I wasn't sure how to fill. T

Concerning what happened...abo

His face had changed slightly and he was staring at me more in

I couldn't find the right words. I was unable to reca

o gather at the side of my eyes "I have no idea why I wa

id into consideration. "You've endured a lot. Now that mak

discussing something inwardly. Then wit

ring you a place to stay. Somewhere yo

blinked. I murmured "You

I don't think you should be by yourself at this time.

ing but I wasn't sure I liked the

all he was saying that left me feeling as though I was on

said slowly and quietly "

my own business. He added almost as an afterthought " I'm a billionaire actually.But at this moment none of that matters. The

epeatedly tried to unde

There is a condition though. You will stay by my side. Yo

comprehend the words, I b

. As I gazed at him, unable to process the g

ted my voice a little shaky

o step in and assist me. I'll see to it that you're taken care of but it's a professional arrangement. I'll take care of you. All of your necessities.

It sounded like he was giving me a lifeline but I had

ake sense of everything so I swallowed hard. Where could I go? There i

that was hardly audible. "

rrent situation. Someone with the ability to heal me. Additionally, you ne

In a frantic rush my thoughts collided with my racing heart. I cou

what

e desperate desire to cling to something, anything and I ha

ttle as I asked "What

omething else, something unreadab

your unborn child and grant you any request yo