When My Ex's Worst Enemy Became My Sanctuary novel Chapter 53

Dorothea was completely lost. She didn’t even know what she should be apologizing for. Latham sat in her hospital room, stone-faced, glued to his laptop. He barely looked at her, but every time she needed something, he was right there. If she wanted water, he handed her the cup. If she reached for her phone, he unplugged the charger for her. If she needed a tissue, he passed one over without a word.

She could feel his concern, even though his expression never softened. It was like his eyes were telling her, Just take it easy for once.

Dorothea spent the night in the hospital, feeling awkward and a little guilty. By the next morning, after she begged and pleaded, Latham finally agreed to let her go home.

As soon as they walked in the door, Linda was waiting for them with a table full of food. “Dorothea, you’re way too thin. Ladd told me to make you something nourishing. You need to get your strength back. Being skinny isn’t healthy, you know. And honestly, you’d look great with a little more weight on you.”

Linda fussed over her while Latham escaped to his room, clearly unable to handle all the attention. Dorothea had no choice but to sit there and let Linda dote on her. Honestly, Linda’s care felt warmer than anything she’d ever gotten from her own mom.

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A day later, Dorothea was back at work. Nash had already found someone new to head the security department.

“Dorothea, are you sure you want to send out the notice today?” Nash asked, looking a little nervous.

She nodded. “Yes, just do it. We don’t need a board meeting for this. Just send the announcement and attach his attendance record.”

“Alright.” Nash’s hand trembled as he typed. He was starting to realize Dorothea wasn’t someone to mess with. And the fact that she didn’t seem scared of Elise—that was the real shocker.

The current security manager was Wyatt, who just happened to be the nephew of Walton’s wife. As soon as Wyatt got the termination notice, he stormed into Walton’s office.

“Walton, what is going on? Why did you fire me?”

Walton looked up, confused. “Who said you were fired?”

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