The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

Chapter 20: 1 never meant to buy you off

Angela POV

Just as I pressed the elevator button, heavy footsteps sounded behin me. Seans volcs cut through the silence.

Step

I didn't turn around, but my grip tightened on the suitcase handle.

Footsteps echoed down the hallway as Sarah surried toward us, clearly having heard our raised voices 'Mrs. Show she called out, concern evident in her voice. "Do you need any help?"

reassuring smile

I shook my head, forcing a reassuring smile.

"Sarah," Sean's voice was quiet but firm. "I need to speak with my wife privately. Please give us a moment."

Sarah hesitated, her eyes meeting mine with a look of sympathy before she reluctantly turned away, leaving the alone in the silence of the hallway.

I let out a soft sigh, then turned to face him with determined eyes. Ave made my decision, Sean."

"Have you?" His voice was closer now. "Or is someone else making it for you?"

Before I could respond, my phone's ringtone shattered the tense atmosphere. Nathan's name lit up the screen. I saw Sean's jaw tighten as he caught sight of the caller ID,

"I should take this," I said quietly.

no move to stop me as I answered. "Angela?" Nathan's voice carried clearly in the quiet hallway, "You haven't been to the office for three days. Did something happent Are you feeling

acutely aware of Sean's presence as 1 replied, "I'm fine. I'm

you sure? I

I cut in quickly.

the call, but the damage was done.

at

my wellbeing." I tried to keep my voice steady. "Nothing

I could react. "A

for the suitcase, but

lunches? Who calls

low, "What's really going on between you

Anger flared in

question my relationships with colleagues. Not when you spent last

1/3

never meant to buy

Christina."

"That was different

Nathan's concern is gemine. His not trying to

shouldn't have come to see you alone," Sean's voice tightened. "And she had

Sean's eyes. "She had

exactly what you did? Writing checks after our night together,

towering over me. The heat radlat from his body made my skin tingle, and for a moment, I

me of that one passionate night

off," he said, his voice rough with emotion

tried to maintain my composure, but suddenly

hit me, and I

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