Watch Me Win Alpha (Olivia and Ethan) novel Chapter 46

Chapter 46

Ethan slammed the chair behind him. “So this is what we’ve

come to? You were looking at him like you wanted him, longed

for him.”

“Lower your voice,” I snapped. “And get out.”

He froze.

“I mean it,” I said, pressing the nurse call button. “Go cool your

head somewhere else. You’re not my husband anymore.”

He opened his mouth but closed it again. Instead of leaving, he

slumped back into the chair.

Three long days passed. I didn’t want to admit it, but Ethan stayed through them all. I barely spoke to him. Ignored him. Pretended he wasn’t there. But he made himself present. Brought food. Cleaned the table. Adjusted the blanket when I

fell asleep.

It didn’t mean anything.

His phone rang constantly. I’d catch him staring at the screen, answering some, declining most. He was irritated, restless.

I think I knew what was going on. The Windsor family might

have saved Chole already and she would be trying to contact Ethan impatiently.

One morning, I asked for help to the restroom and used the

moment to call Ava.

She picked up on the first ring. “Liv?”

“Hey. Can you talk?”

“I was just about to call you,” she said. “Are you okay?”

“I’m fine. A little stitched up. I’ll survive.” I kept my voice light.

“Any word on Chole?”

A pause.

“She’s been bailed out.”

“On what grounds?”

“The Windsors provided medical records claiming she has a

long–term mental condition. The judge approved supervised

bail.”

I exhaled. Of course they’d pull that card.

Ava added, “It’s a temporary win. Don’t let it get to you.”

“I’m not,” I said quietly.

Another pause.

“Liv,” Ava said, “what are you thinking?”

There was silence on my end for a beat.

Then I said it.

“I’m thinking of a settlement.”

Ava’s sharp inhale echoed through the speaker. “You what?”

Olivia’s POV

“I swear, it’s like he’s playing house,” I muttered.

Ava’s sigh crackled softly through the phone. “Still pretending

to be the perfect husband?”

“Every damn day!” I rolled my eyes, even though she couldn’t

see it. “He brings me soup, tucks in the blankets like he actually

cares, wipes my tray after I eat. Ava, the man used to forget my

birthday and now he’s folding napkins.”

pay for it.”

Chapter 46

There was silence. Then Ava asked, “What if he really regrets it, Olivia? What if… he actually loves you?”

I scoffed. “Then he can cry about it on Chole’s shoulder. I’m not

here to play therapist anymore!”

Ava understood what she was supposed to do now. As long as I

were here, she would handle the things with Chole smoothly. I

then returned to me bed, hoping that this plan would work.

At exactly 7 p.m., there was a knock on the door, and a moment

later, Alpha Alexander stepped in, Gai following behind with a

paper bag in his hand.

I straightened a little in bed. “Alpha.”

Alexander gave me a slight nod, his usual composed expression

softening just a bit. “How are you feeling?”

“Better enough to start working soon,” I smiled, just enough to

be polite.

Before he could respond, Ethan suddenly stood from the chair

in the corner, tapping frantically on his phone. “Sorry, I have to

take this. Urgent call.”

He left in a hurry. I didn’t even bother to pretend I cared.

“Thanks Ava,” I muttered to myself.

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Gai handed me the bag. “We brought you some fruit and broth from the restaurant downstairs. Thought you might be sick of that hospital menu.”

“Thank you.” I glanced at the contents with real appreciation.