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.

sleeve of his jacket to reveal his wrist which had a triple star tatton-a small,

muttered now seeing the boy who been her

had been a lovely chestnut brown that Leonica recalled complimenting and running her hand through each time they had a tutor session. Those

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

here he was, being the star of

chuckled at her astound expression, a hint of mischief in his eyes. "Took you long enough. I was starting to

took her a few seconds more, but Leonica couldn't help but smile, a flood of memories rushing back as she stepped closer 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

at his act, the tension of the moment dissipating as she reached forward and patted his head, noting that she still enjoyed

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

his romantic feelings both then and now? Or

shouldn't treat me like

he was still a

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

not shown her the tattoo she had taken him to get just before he moved away

I owe you, Owen. How about I treat you to dinner as an apology and a thank

take you up on that offer,

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

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 had personally offered to pick him up

Linverling Secrets

Owen, we should definitely do it some other time, but as for now, I

to an end so soon. "How about I accompany you to pick up Ashley from the kindergarten? I'm

Owen said as

it's my treat, I'll

doesn't mean you should pay. And besides, having you here with me is more than enough." Owen said and winked. After

underneath her breath before she followed him towards her car. Thankfully, the ride to Ashley's school as short as the restaurant Leonica had chosen was

Leonica answered as she chuckled at Arvan's question. What else was she doing in a

smile flattered at his last

"But?" She repeated.

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

"Angelina."

faded and she asked. "What...

principal said her

to Claim Your

Play

Son Will Suffer The

the city in warm hues, Angelina paced the space of her room, chewing on the tip of her nails as she concocted a

she had Recognized that Leonica must have kept the figurine away from Ashley because till this day, she was yet to hear news concerning Ashley's life being in

had failed

of her anger and toppled

kicking her coffee table with her leg.

top shattering into small piece the moment it hit the floor, creating

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 seems like she was

permission to step into my room without

quick to lower her head, but apparently, that wasn't enough for Angelina. The moment she had gotten close enough, she pushed the female

for the Intrusion, Ms. Fernandez, I

questioned in a taunting voice, earning a desperate nod from

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

seconds, she 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 palm

predator like way. "Of course you don't know. Do you know why?" The words rolled off her tongue with a silver

asked. Angelina smiled as that was

face to the side, she stood up and dusted her bands. "Now get out of my sight and do not allow this mistake repeat itself.

maid scrambled to her feet and nodded before she rushed

pacing, finger biting and

the situation before it got too bad. Along the

was time to take things fast before she really was screwed. This time around, she was going to kidnap Ashley and have Leonica

but not to any other sane person who hears it, Angelina changed

"It's now or neve

herself as a sinister smile crept onto her face. "Best make

of his school, watching as the other kids played amongst themselves while he waited for his mother. Beside him, Daisy looked between the other children and him all

a while, she asked. "Are you sure

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

from them, loolding around in a bid

thought sadly after not spotting

rest of her untouched sweets. "I just need to

real

the direction of the rest room before he resumed looking for his mother. This time around it didn't take him long 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, pointing towards

Angelina Are y you... here to pick me up? What about my

Angelina led lawlessly. "She's going to be busy for the rest of the day and insisted I take you

that so?"