The Billionaire Husband’s Betrayal novel Chapter 8

I sit up frantically. I must’ve fainted and that frightened me but what was even more frightening was where I was. I was in a hospital bed, and I heard a man speaking with the doctor just outside the door. It sounded as though they were talking about me. Just as I tuned into their conversation,

They come into the room.

The doctor introduces himself and asks how I’m feeling. I give a quick reply. I was more curious as to who he was talking to.

Just then I see the man who saved me walking in slowly, peaking around the corner before entering. It wasn’t Leo although I remember exactly who he is.

“What are you doing here?” I should’ve said ‘thank you’ or ‘hello’ but shock same first. It was Jordan Taylor. We had graduated Architectural school together although I hadn’t seen him in many years after he took a job opportunity abroad. He was famous in school for his innovation. Jordan was one of the only people I’ve ever considered a friend.

“Hey, I was out walking my dog Boomer when I saw you on the sidewalk. You turned pale so I ran to help you and brought you here. It’s nice to see you, Claire.” He says in a gentle smile as if a smile alone could break me into a billion pieces like glass.

“Last time I saw you - you were packing your bag and holding a one-way ticket to Europe. When did you come back?” I was happy to see him but confused and shocked that we’d meet again like this. I was always happy for Jordan’s success, but I didn’t think I’d ever see him back here.

The doctor asks if he can examine me once more to make sure I’m okay.

“You arrived without a moment to spare.” He turns to Jordan. “Your wife could have miscarried had you not brought her in as quickly as you did.” I see Jordan blush. Clearly the doctor was mistaken.

“I’m sorry doctor but this isn’t my husband. He’s just my friend.” I see what looks like disappointment on Jordan’s face. He didn’t know I was married.

“Oh, I apologize for assuming. Well then, i would like to add that is very important you share this with your husband. This could have been serious. Signs of miscarriage during early pregnancy can bring many complications - some life-threatening. Your baby is okay now, but you need to be careful.” With that the doctor wishes his best, gives me his contact information for emergencies and leaves the room after I thank him for his advice which I intended to follow religiously.

My thoughts drift to Leo and I feel my heart aching. He had abandoned me in a time of need once again. He didn’t stop the car, and he was with Charlotte while I sat in the hospital at risk of losing our child.

A repetition of before when I had fell in the bathroom and hurt my leg. I had called Leo urgently but was sent to voicemail as he was with Charlotte. I was alone so I had to call an ambulance myself, go to the hospital and order an Uber back to our home. He wasn’t there then. And he wasn’t here now.

What would have happened if Jordan hadn’t seen me today? Would I have miscarried, or would I have died? Having made it in time and hearing the doctor say that another moment longer and I would’ve lost the baby and potentially life - was devastating. It sent a shudder through my entire body.

“I can take you home... or call your husband to come get you, if you’d like?”