Chapter 69

Fiona really didn't want to make the call, but in the end, she still rang up her fake husband, Lucian, and told him she had a ruptured ectopic pregnancy and needed a signature at Third Hospital. Even though they were just playing a married couple, the second Lucian heard she was in danger, he dropped everything and rushed over. His concern genuinely caught Fiona off guard. She hadn't expected that from him, and it moved her, just a little. After surgery, Fiona stayed in the hospital for recovery. Every day, Lucian showed up to visit. Sometimes he brought along his laptop, juggling work and being with her. In name, they were husband and wife. He didn't love her, sure, but after going through stuff together, it was hard not to feel something. Still, Lucian was anxiously waiting to hear anything from Ariella. He was constantly worried about her health. Whenever he saw Fiona's pale face, it automatically reminded him of that stubborn woman. She hadn't even fully recovered and was already h