The Army Doctor's Baby (Romance Novella) Read Online Free Page B

help her. The poor man had hardly had a moment to himself since he arrived home.
    "Is something the matter?"
    He glanced at her as if he'd forgotten she was there. "Just lost in the past."
    "Not a happy past by the look of it."
    "No."
    She waited, hoping for more.
    After a few moments he laughed wearily. "I was married. Did you know that?"
    "Your mum mentioned you were divorced."
    "My wife was pregnant."
    Trepidation shot through Olivia. If something had happened to Radley's child, then expecting him to help her with George was unfair. It must bring back sad memories. "I didn't know. What happened?"
    "Turns out it wasn't my baby."
    "Oh, Radley. I'm sorry." Olivia laid a hand on his arm. The pain in his eyes pinched her heart. The woman must have been a fool to cheat on a good man like Radley. She'd give a lot to find a husband like him.
    "This car always reminds me. I bought it to bring my baby home from the hospital." He glanced over his shoulder at George. "At least it's finally proving useful."
    "I'm sorry we've brought back such painful memories. If you'd rather not help me with George anymore, I'll understand. I'm sure I can manage."
    "Don't be daft. You've still got weeks until you can drive or lift anything." Radley rubbed a hand over his face. "Anyway, I like helping you."
    "Okay, if you're sure."
    He nodded.
    They drove the rest of the way in awkward silence.
    Radley wove the car through the traffic, turned into the hospital gate, and found a parking space. He cut the engine and sucked in a breath. "Look, forget I mentioned my wife. I don't know why I did. I don't normally talk about her."
    Before Olivia could answer he was out of the car and had the back open to retrieve George's stroller. She supervised while he lifted her baby out of the car and loaded the stroller with the baby essentials.
    After a short walk and elevator ride, they reached the clinic. She checked in and they found seats. A few minutes later, the doctor who had delivered George stepped out of a consulting room and called her name. The pretty blonde doctor came towards them and held out her hand. "My goodness, Radley, how are you?"
    "Tina. I didn't know you were working here." They shook hands.
    Olivia's doctor nodded towards George. "Is he your son?"
    "No, my brother's."
    Tina smiled with what looked like relief. "We should meet for a drink and catch up. I'd love to hear what it's like to be an army doctor. I might consider it myself."
    "Okay, sounds like a good idea. Give me your number. I'll call you."
    Olivia folded her arms and tapped her foot as the blonde doctor reeled off a phone number while Radley tapped it into his phone.
    "I'd better get on or I'll get behind. See you soon," the woman said to Radley. Then she beckoned Olivia inside.
    "I'll keep an eye on George," Radley said with a smile.
    Olivia followed the tall blonde into the consulting room. In the past, she hadn't paid much attention to what the doctor looked like, but the woman was quite pretty, and blonde, of course. Men liked blondes. She slumped down in the chair.
    The doctor examined her tummy and pronounced that she was healing well. The bruising was still evident but starting to fade, and it was less sore.
    "Another four weeks and you should be back to normal. Is the father around to help you?"
    "No, Cameron's in Germany." Olivia didn't tell her that they hadn't spoken for months.
    "I feel comfortable handing your care over to your general practitioner now. I'll write to Dr. Knight and let her know. Are you still staying with her?"
    "The plan is for me to stay with the Knights until the New Year. By then I should be back on my feet and ready to cope alone."
    "Great. And you've got Radley to help. He's a great guy. Do you know if he's seeing anyone right now?"
    Olivia was tempted to lie, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. Tina had always been nice to her and was a good doctor. She might be just what Radley needed to move forward and put the past behind him. "I don't