The Billionaire's Unwanted Bride novel Chapter 78

Aidan's POV

I bumped into a familiar man at the entrance of the hospital. He apologized calmly with a smile before I could say anything.

He walked past me and I keep trying to remember where I know him from until I get to the ward where Anna is. I see Tania in the corridor and she leads me in, taking the package in my hand. She had called to tell me to get food on my way here for Anna and I went to the nearest restaurant to the hospital.

When I get into the ward and see the guilty look on Anna's face and how she looked away, I figure out who the man is. I remember the picture Tessa gave me and I realize he is the man Anna kissed In the picture.

Why didn't he look like he knows me if he is the one?

Could it be that he doesn't know me? If he doesn't know me, then it means he is not aware that Anna is married.

I am sure Anna asked him to go before I came here from the way she is looking guilty. I want to be angry with her but I know this is not the right time to be angry.

"What did the doctor say?" I sit on the bed, staring at Tania who is opening the food for Anna to eat. Anna didn't greet me and I didn't too.

"He said she is stressed and she needs to rest well", Tania replied.

I turn to face Anna. "How are you feeling?"

"I'm fine", she only says. I feel relieved that it is nothing serious. I watch her take the food from Tania and begin to dig into it. She ate hurriedly and I remember she said she doesn't have an appetite the day before.

"Did you eat the food I asked you to eat last night?" I ask her, unable to contain my curiosity.

"No", she answers and continues eating.

I watch her. Her face looks pale and her lips are white. She looks sick. I begin to feel bad too. I feel responsible. I am sure it is because of the fact that she cried out her eyes two nights ago till the next day and the fact that she skipped her meals yesterday is the reason why she landed in the hospital.

"Thanks for the food", she thanks me. I am surprised but I shrug nonchalantly. She finishes up the food and Tania takes the plates away.

"When can she go home?"

"The doctor says when you are here, we can go home. All she needs is enough rest." I nod.

Since I have decided to become a changed man, I guess this is where I ought to start from. I am going to begin to pay attention to Anna's welfare and I will make sure she always eat on time. Even though I am tempted to ask her about the guy from earlier, I want to know if my instincts are right, but I didn't.

If only she can just tell him off, so we can begin afresh. We don't need to make a big deal out of our relationship but I want to treat her better. I want her to be happy and free with me. I know she doesn't love me and I don't too, but we should be comfortable in each other's presence. I am deeply sorry for all the pains I have caused her but I can't apologize now, it will sound stupid.

I can see the unhappiness laced on her face. I can see how much she despised me. I don't use to care about all of this before but now I want to care about the little things in my life before it goes away.

I never knew Anna was this important in my life until this moment, I might view her as someone who is not useful to me and who adds no sort of value to my life, but she plays a major role in my life. If she is gone, my baby will no longer be safe, the maids can not love Lily the way her mother loves her. Mother's love is unconditional, just like my mother's love for me.

"Let's go home", she tries to stand up from the bed but I am quick to stop her, because of how she is wincing.

"Wait", I say, guiding back to the bed. I need to see the doctor first, I want to know if she is truly fine and if there is any problem. I won't forgive myself if something bad happens to her. This is what my mother is afraid of and I pray all is well, or else I will forever be in my mother's bad book.

"I need to go and see the doctor. We will go home once I am back", I inform them.

"Alright, sir", Tania answers while Anna nods without saying a thing. When I am sure she is sitting down already, I move to the door.

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Anna's POV

The ride home is silent. It is awkward with Tania inside with us, if it is only Aidan and me, it won't be this awkward because I am used to his silence when we are together.

When the gate opens itself and Aidan drives in, I feel the sudden need to sleep. If we weren't home yet, I would have slept off in the car.

He halts the car and comes out to open the door for Tania and me. I am beyond amazed but I keep my thoughts to myself. He is just being nice because I am not feeling too good, I am sure he will resume his stupid attitude very soon.

Tania helps me out and we all move to the front door. All I want to do right now is to sleep but I want to see my daughter first. I am glad when she is brought to me the moment we enter. I take her and hug her to my body with a light smile on my face.

Tania takes her from me and tells Aidan to follow me to the bedroom. "You need to sleep, dear. You look sleepy."

I nod. I begin to walk to my bedroom and I can sense Aidan right behind me. I shake my head at his failed attempt at becoming a gentleman. He is trying to be caring but the arrogant aura of his is still surrounding him.

I open the door and walk in, thinking he will go back but he didn't. He follows me in. I can count the numbers of time Aidan has entered my bedroom since we got married.

Without saying a word to him and without changing my dress, I get into bed. Even if I want to change, I can't do it in front of him and I don't intend to send him out so he won't use that against me. He might tell his mother I am also harsh to him and I once sent him out of my room.

He sits on the sofa, watching me. I avoid his gaze. I am thinking about Tony. I promised to call him when I get home. I am also thinking of our date.

Tomorrow is Sunday and the day after is Monday. If we don't go out tomorrow, it might not be possible on Monday, because of Tony's work. I really want to go on the date now, unlike before when I was reluctant. I guess it is part of my desire to show Aidan that I can live without him and be happy again.

I decide to text Tony. I know I will be strong by tomorrow. All I need to do is to make sure I sleep very well, probably till evening so I can be strong before tomorrow. When I wake up, I am going to eat enough food before going back to bed. I just hope my baby won't give Tania and the maids any trouble tonight.

I pick up my phone and send him a text message.

"I am home now and Tania insists that I sleep. I am going to rest well before tomorrow so we can still go for our date tomorrow. Love."

Aidan is sitting and watching me intensely. I drop the phone and gulp. I have no idea why I feel this uncomfortable under his gaze.

Why is he looking at me this way?

"You should go back to work", I mutter beneath my breath.

I thought he did not hear me because of his silence until he says. "Don't worry. Just go to sleep. I will be here to watch over you."

Am I dreaming? My eyes widen. Aidan want to watch over me while I sleep? Is he acting? Why is he being nice? It doesn't even suit his personality.

"I am not a baby. You should be worried about your baby instead", I try to be sarcastic. He didn't say anything. I know he is determined to do as he said. I don't think I can sleep in his presence.

"Aidan, you should go. I'm fine", I say to him.

"I know you are. I already left the office. Once you are asleep, I will go take a bath and play with Lily", he answers softly. His phone rings and he pulls it out to check the caller, he didn't pick up.

I am thinking it is a call from the office. I want to persuade him again to go.

"Don't worry about me, please. Just go. I'm sure that call is from work", I mutter. I wonder why he is this worried about me.

"Or did the doctor tell you I am ill?"

"No."

"That means I am perfectly ok. Just go."

"My presence is not appreciated, I guess", He stands up abruptly and strolls to the door.

I feel bad for the statement. I did not mean to hurt him but now I realize I sounded desperate about making him leave my room.

He slams the door shut and I acknowledge the fact that he is angry with me for my utterances.

You deserve it, I say inwardly and turn to the other side before sleep eludes me.