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.

eyes furrowed as she studied Owen more closely. It wasn't the first time that something about him tugged at the edges of her memory, like a puzzle waiting to be solved. Sensing her confusion, Owen 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 to trigger her memories. The amount of relief he

the boy who been her

the days his name had been Owen 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

been shorter than 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

he was, being the star of the century. Who could have phantom

of mischief in his eyes. "Took you long enough. I

and examined his face, now noting 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

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

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

and now? Or had she simply chose to

like a kid anymore, Leonica." He

was

awkward for Owen after all these years and

wouldn't even have recognized him had he not shown her the tattoo she had taken him to get just before he moved away with his

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

"I'll take

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

much. It was alreatly close to evening, post the time

Linverling Secrets

the top of her mouth. "This was fun Owen, we should definitely

"How about I accompany you to pick up Ashley from the kindergarten? I'm

expect when you're a mother and son's favorite person?" Owen

treat,

enough." Owen said and winked. After he got his card back, he said. "Now come on, we don't want

the ride to Ashley's school as short as

chuckled at Arvan's question. What else was she doing in a kindergarten if not to pick her son up? "And I'm here

but," Leonica smile flattered

"But?" She repeated.

principal a couple of minutes ago and he told me that Ashley was picked up by his godmother." Leonica sighed at the news, but her relief

"Angelina."

faded and she asked. "What... did you

said her name was

to Claim Your

Play

Son Will

the day, while the sun still bathed the city in warm hues, Angelina paced the space of her room, chewing

the figurine away from Ashley because till this day, she was yet

shorter sentences, her plan had failed

her anger

She cursed loudly, kicking her coffee table with her

the moment it hit the floor, creating a loud

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

you the permission to step into my room without knocking?" Angelina

wasn't enough for Angelina. The moment she had gotten close enough, she pushed the female down onto her

herself and managed to speak. "I apologize for the Intrusion, Ms. Fernandez, I

voice, earning a desperate nod from her head maid. "But, if

who didn't even know the cause of her mistress's tantrum nor the answer to

projected the anger she had been feeling towards Leonica, onto the poor head maid, slapping her straight in the face. The female yelped and fell back, cutting her

her head maid in an almost predator like way. "Of course you

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

she stood up 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, do not enter. Do I

and nodded before she rushed out of the

pacing, finger biting and

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

hears it, Angelina changed

"It's now or neve

herself as a sinister smile crept

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

while, she asked. "Are you sure you don't

and roughing each other on the floor, Ashley didn't hesitate to

a bid to spot his mother amongst the other

she?' He thought sadly after

Ashley?" Daisy asked, handing him the rest of her untouched sweets. "I just need

real

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

hesitated once more, but waved back. "Hello Aunt Angelina Are y you...

sent me in her stead," Angelina led lawlessly. "She's going

that so?"