Goodbye Forever Ex-Husband (by Ammund) novel Chapter 8

CHAPTER 008

OLIVIA’S POV

The morning sun shone through the hospital windows, and I slowly stirred awake, my body aching from the events of the past day. The sterile scent of the hospital was still in the air, and the soft beeping of the machines beside me was the only sound filling the quiet room. As my vision cleared, I noticed Julian slumped in the chair next to my bed.

His head rested against the side of the chair, his arms folded across his chest, his breathing deep and steady. His dark hair was slightly disheveled, and the faintest shadow of stubble had formed on his jawline. I was actually shocked. He had stayed. Through the night, even.

At the same time, I was really happy that Julian stayed. Unlike Adrian, the man I called my husband who had abandoned me without hesitation, Julian had chosen to be here. He had chosen to care.

My pains had reduced, and I wasn’t feeling dizzy anymore, but my heart was still heavy from the news of the previous day.

I used my hands to cover my face for a few seconds before sitting up. My body still felt sore, but at least the dizziness had faded.

As if he knew my eyes were on him, Julian stirred, shifting slightly before blinking awake. When his gaze met mine, a small, tired smile touched his lips.

“Hey, you’re up,” he said, stretching before rubbing the back of his neck. “How are you feeling?”

“Good morning,” I greeted, my voice still hoarse from the exhaustion weighing down.

on me.

I swallowed the lump in my throat. “Like I got hit by a train,” I added.

Julian chuckled softly. “Well, that’s understandable. You went through a lot. But you’re still here, and that’s what matters.”

I forced a weak, smile but couldn’t shake the heaviness in my chest. The loss of my child, Adrian’s indifference, and the weight of my failing marriage all settled on my shoulders like an unbearable burden. For crying out loud, I am only but one human being.

Julian seemed to sense my spiraling thoughts because he leaned forward and nudged my arm gently. “Alright, enough of that sad face. I know something that might help.” I raised an eyebrow at him. “Oh? A Successfully unlocked!

“Pizza.”

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Despite myself, I let out a small laugh. “Pizza?”

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CHAPTER 008

“Yes, pizza. It has magical healing properties, trust me.” Julian stood up, stretching.” Hospital food is the worst, and I know you haven’t eaten. So, let me go get you something worth having.”

I hesitated. “Julian, you don’t have to…”

He held up a finger, stopping me. “Shh. No arguments. I’ll be back soon.”

With that, he grabbed his jacket and walked out the door, leaving me alone with my thoughts. I stared at the ceiling, my mind racing.

“I know,” he said, taking a seat beside me. “Now eat.”

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