Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1165

After dinner, they washed up quickly, then squeezed onto a single bed that was honestly too small for two people. Outside, the night was deep and the hospital hallway was silent. Emmy couldn’t sleep at all. She kept shifting, first with her back to him, then turning over to face him.

Her constant movement was driving James to distraction. He put a steady hand on her waist, his voice low and rough. “What’s wrong?”

He leaned in closer, his words soft and teasing by her ear. “Do you want… a little help from me?”

Emmy froze. Instantly, she scooted away, all suspicion. “No way. I don’t need help, thanks.” If she let him help, this bed might just fall apart.

James let out a quiet laugh, then pulled her right back into his arms, his chin resting on her hair. “So what’s going on? Why can’t you sleep?”

Emmy sighed, her voice muffled against his chest. “It’s already past New Year’s, but there’s still no word from the university about my PhD application. I’m worried it didn’t go through.”

She knew she was good, but this was one of the top schools in the world. The competition was fierce, full of brilliant people from everywhere. What if something had gone wrong?

James heard the worry in her voice and gently patted her back, speaking softly. “There’s a time difference, remember? It’s still early morning in Boston. You’ll probably get news tomorrow. And honestly, with your skills, if they don’t take you, that’s their loss.”

Emmy pressed her face closer to his chest, listening to the steady beat of his heart. Some of her anxiety melted away. “I hope so.”

They chatted a little longer, their words growing slower as sleepiness crept in. Emmy yawned, about to drift off.

Her phone suddenly buzzed on the nightstand. Emmy tried to reach for it, but her wrist ached so much that she couldn’t lift it. She nudged James with her elbow. “Can you grab my phone?”

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