After Divorce Billionaire Ex Found Me Pregnant

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Spemar chapter. A Story Untold

Leonica's eyes sparkled with the memory of Gabriel. She smiled and said, "It was nice and really charming. The best Christmas gift if you ask me." "Oh?" Cassandra exchanged a look with her husband. "Is that so?"

Leonica nodded her head with a charmed smile. "Yes mom."

The warmth of that winter day and the promise made on the beach lingered in her heart, marking the beginning of a story that would unfold over the years Unvelling Secrets

Leende a's of flew bused with the fun of theseret lights, a stark contrast to the mirase settling in her stonsach after seeing: Owen's tundidesi espression

"What's polog on, Oseen?" she Inquired, her as nanowing with comen. "Talk to me, what's wrong?" She asked agiln after he had remained silent for far too long, too long for Lronica's liking

Taking a deep breath, Owen bepan, "After Ashley's bathulay party, I had one donlits in the present Angelina gave him, su Thad a chat with my friend, the designer of that very same tipinine, the testified to a few of the Elpicines podig missing, and thought that win all, but I dila't. From whit I saw, Angelina me. Seit diba't made sense for a woman whe clearly wasn't the hirulliest of person towards you; bet artlig toe have deceived a few people,

doesn't have good latentions towards you to paint of her wow, puelase a stolen figurine, all because she wanted to ghee YOU TIE full a present." He paused. and stand pointedly at Levira waiting for the moment she would catch the chift.

Although she setsed something was wrong with Angelina's action, just like bark at Ashley's birthday party when she had given him the figarine, Leonica couldn't quite plopoint what exactly was wrecip.

"Where are you going with this?" She asked, sense of citiusity growing as mich, as the dread in her stomachs

"Lasked and, comected the dots and pulled a few strings." Owen pulled out his plonse, opening up a batch of pleture before placing it on the table and sliding it to Levok a where she now sot. The first picture was that of a purchase receipt. Lomica carefully read the receipt details while Owen explained. A few days before Ashley's birthulay pity, Angelina hal the lignine delivers to her, it was apparently purchased by Stuart Campbell, irrelevant in this matter, and at beast that was what I thought mill found this." He said as he took the phone, made a few swipes and handed it back to Leonica

is eyes widened, realization dawning upon her after she saw a picture of the figurine Angelina had given Ashley and another figurine of the same brand. The original Ligarine, Comparing the two, it was hings that the first one had been messed with. "That can't be prod." She muttered the obvious and Owen nokkel. At once, she was unher feet, passing the phone back to Owen as she headed for the akot, "I need to leave."

Knowing this wasn't going to end well, or even begin well, then stood up and quirldy blocked her path, thanking the stars that brightened up the sky at night that he was taller than the betale despite being younger. "Whoa, where are you going?"

Leonica squinted her eyes, silently asking if he didn't know the answer to that question. He did, but still wanted to confirm with her before he did

nything. "To contions Angelina" She stated at once.

Her answer had earned a sigh along with a disagreeing head shake from Owen. "You can't do that, Leonica. Look, I showed this to you so that we can noid the situation before it happens, not cause a situation

"So you want me to let her walk scoot free?"

"Not exactly. What I mean is that we should first attend to Ashley's safety, pather mough evidence, as in have the figurine in our possession along with camera footage from the day of Ashley's birthday party to pair up with the receipt, before we confront the culprit. If we do things otherwise, she just might get away." Owen explained and watched as Leonica huffed, visibly calming down.

"Now, where's the figurine?" He asked

It took Leonica sometime to think, trying her hardest to recall where Ashley had told her he was going to keep the toy. When she recalled the spot, she gently snapped her finger. "The toy box. Her voice came out in a gentle tone, low and nearly inaudible, but Owen who was standing close to her, heard it clearly. "I'm sure it's in there."

"Well then let's go. I'll drive." He offered, not because he did not trust her driving ability at the moment, but rather, because he worried about her safety. The chances of her getting to the figurine and then moving to confront Angelina were bigger than stall And from the vibe he got from this Angelina woman, be knew she wasn't a walk in the park

Leonica looked like she was about to turn down his offer. She opened her mouth, but clammed it shut and nodded, walking out of her office with hasty.

Thankfully, when they arrived home, Ashley was still at school.

Ms. Romero, is there something you need?" Grace asked when she saw them walking into the house.

"I need to get a few things from Ashley's toy chest, do you know where it is? Leonica asked.

"Underoath his bed. Shall 1 help you look for what she need?"

"That won't be necessary, Owen's already here to help me." She pointed towards the said blonde who lowered his head in a respectful bow which Grace petumed. "You can go back to whatever it is you were doing, I'll be sure to call you if I need anything." "Of course, Ms. Romero. Grace sald and turned to Owen, bowing as she excused herself.

Once she was gone, Lomnica looked over her shoulder and beckoned for him to follow her up the stairs. He did just that, all the while admiring the

terior of her house.

Even after all those years, she still liked the same thing; we couldn't help but chockle silently at the thought, relieved that the woman in front of him was still the same person he knew

Arriving at Ashley's enorm, they careful dug through his toy chest, before they spotted the tigarine and Leonica gently pulled it out.

twin was quick to collect it and carefully examined the figurine, his eyes narrowing as he spotted the out of place arrangement. Pulling the hand off, the wrist to be precise, he spotted a tiny needle tucked away discreetly.

Leonica's expression became grim as she saw the needle. "Innocent my foot," Owen muttered after recalling Gabriel's work on the day of Ashley birthday party. He took another second to examine it before coming to a conclusion, "Whatever this needle is, it seems clean. I don't think Ashley's

Relief washed over Leonica as she realized Ashely hadn't laid a finger on it. But the relief was soon run over by anger towards Angelina's woman was so cruel to the point that she had brought Ashley, an innocent child into her unrequited, one-sided hatred

What the hell was wrong with her? Sure, Leonica was not surprised by this action of her, after all, she had never believed in her stadden change and this wasn't a new trick in the bible at all, but the fact that she had dared bring a child into this entire mess, was something she couldn't wrap her heal around

Sighing, she placed the disturbing thoughts away, making a mental note to deal with Angelina in a few hours, but as for now, she need to thank Owen and perhaps, settle things with his confession before he turned into a part two of Angelina. Handling one Angelina was bad enough, talk less two, one created from her choice of ignorance.

"Thank you, Owen," She said with a smile, her gratitude sincere. "You might have just saved Ashley from whatever Angelina had planned."

Owen offered a small, reassuring smile, his gaze lingering on Leonica. "It's the least I could have done. But that aside," He passed "That aside?" Leonica repeat with a tilt of her head.

decided to jog her memory. He rolled up the sleeve of his jacket to reveal his wrist which had a triple star tatton-a small, intricate design that held a world of memories." Remember this?" He asked her, hoping that this much was enough

She muttered now seeing the boy who been

Benet, his father last name, now that she thought about it. And his hair had been a lovely chestnut brown that Leonica recalled complimenting and running her hand through each time they had a tutor session. Those two things aside, many

Leonica, reaching her someplace around her shoulder, now he towered over her with a noticeable gap. Another thing that had changed was his body build and his countenance. Owen from all those years ago was shy and

star of the century. Who could have

astound expression, a hint of mischief in his eyes.

the resemblance between him and her forgotten tutee. "You've definitely changed, but I should have known that mischievous glint anywhere." Owen feigned a wounded expression, placing his hand on his chest to seem all the more dramatic. "I was a bit heartbroken

moment dissipating as she reached forward and patted his head, noting that she still enjoyed patting the younger boy on

she looked at him with the same eyes from all those years ago. I Had she not seen

she dense to his romantic feelings both then and now? Or had she simply

like a kid anymore, Leonica." He

he was

these years and he might probably be offended seeing as it had taken her close to three

have recognized him had he not shown her the tattoo she had taken him to

you, Owen. How about I treat you to dinner as an apology and a thank you?" She offered with a

amusement. "I'll take you up on

restaurant was a cozy haven, filled with the comforting aroma of delicious food. Over a shared meal, Owen and Leonica caught up on the years that had passed. They spoke of life, love, and the unexpected twists that

vacation had come to a close, they had caught up with the yours of life they had missed and Leonica telt much better. However, coincidental glance at the restaurant's clock told Leonica that she had enjoyed her meal with Owen far too much. It was alreatly close to evening, post the time of closing for Ashley's school. Normally, she wouldn't have been in a rush to pick him up seeing as the school laus would have done her work, Init today was different; after all, she

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her mouth. "This was fun Owen, we should definitely do it some other time, but as for now, I have

time together to come to an end so soon. "How about I accompany you to pick up Ashley from the kindergarten? I'm sure he'd be glad to

mother and son's favorite person?" Owen said as he hailed the waiter over and

my treat, I'll

having you here with me is more than enough." Owen said and winked. After he got his card back, he said. "Now come on, we don't want to keep Ashley waiting any longer than he already had, now, do

him towards her car. Thankfully, the ride to Ashley's school as short as the restaurant Leonica had chosen was coincidentally

doing here? Is everything alright?" "Everything's alright." Leonica answered as she chuckled at Arvan's question. What else was she doing in

really, but," Leonica smile

"But?" She repeated.

and he told me that Ashley was picked up by his godmother." Leonica sighed at the news, but her relief came too soon as Arvan added. "What did he say her name was again?" "Anast-" Leonica had begun but

"Angelina."

smile completely faded and she

name, the principal said her name was

Claim

Play

Son Will

paced the

that Leonica must have kept the figurine away from Ashley because till this day, she was

shorter sentences, her plan had failed and she was

anger and toppled

her coffee table with her leg. The

piece the moment it

asked as her eyes trailed from the broken coffee table on the floor to her messy wardrobe, broken vanity mirror and toppled over makeup chair. Without another word, she knew exactly what was happening. Her mistress was having yet another tantrum, and from the looks of it, the glare with bloodshot eyes that Angelina was currently shooting in her direction, it

step into

apparently, that wasn't enough for Angelina. The moment she had gotten close enough, she pushed the female down onto her kneels. She winced at the

good for her, she gathered herself and managed to speak. "I apologize for the Intrusion, Ms. Fernandez, I

a taunting voice, earning a desperate nod from her head maid. "But, if I do that, who's going to forgive

who didn't even know the cause of her mistress's tantrum

her answer, as honest as it may have been, angered Angelina and in seconds, she projected the anger she had been feeling towards Leonica, onto the poor head maid, slapping

like way. "Of course you don't know. Do you

maid shook her head as her response to the question asked. Angelina smiled as that was the exact answer she had

and dusted her bands. "Now get out of my sight and do not allow this mistake repeat itself. Even if there's an earthquake in my room,

maid scrambled to her feet and nodded before she rushed out

pacing, finger biting and

to think of possible ways to remedy the situation before it got too bad. Along the way of her pacing. scheming, a plan came to her

she really was screwed. This time around, she was going to kidnap Ashley and have Leonica and Gabriel bend to her will. It was

any other sane person who hears it, Angelina changed into a simpler and appropriate

"It's now or neve

told herself as a sinister smile

while he waited for his mother. Beside him, Daisy looked between the other children and him all

asked. "Are you sure you

other on the floor, Ashley didn't hesitate to shake his head, turning down his friend's suggestion as he knew his mother

loolding around in a bid to spot his mother amongst the other parents coming to

thought sadly after

the rest of her untouched sweets. "I just need to do something in

real

before he spotted a familiar face, but it wasn't that of his mother's. "Ashdry," * His principal waved him over. The boy hesitated, but after dropping Daisy's sweets where she had left her lunch box, he went over. "Your at's here to pick you." He announced,

"Hello Aunt Angelina Are y you... here to pick me up? What about

going to be busy for the rest of

so?"