The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 22

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife-

Chapter 22: A Late Night Call

Angela POV

Ever since Christina's setur, Sean rarely spent his nights at home.

After he stormed out earlier today, I knew he must be with her again I couldn't understand why he insisted I stay in this apartment, why he was even offering to give me the property.

Tidn't he realize how cruel that vas?

The one left behind always suffers more, don't they?

I would rather move out on my own, start fresh somewhere new and et these wounds heal faster.

Sarah approached me with her usual quiet efficiency. Should I help you unpack your suitcase, Mrs. Shaw?"

"No need," I replied softly. "I'm just postponing the move by a few days. I'll be leaving eventually anyway."

Sarah nodded, her eyes holding a mix of understanding and sympathy as she helped carry my suitcase back to my bedroom.

This simple action made me feel like a hotel guest. That's what I had become in this place a temporary occupant, waiting for checkout time. Even in what had been my home for two years, I was already feeling like a stranger passing through.

My phone buzzed against the marble nightstand, its gentle vibration seeming thunderous in the quiet room.

I hesitated, my heart rate quickening. Would it be Christina again, calling to gloat about another evening with Sean?

The name that appeared on the screen surprised me: Evan White.

I answered on the third ring. "Evan?"

Angela." His voice carried the careful neutrality I'd come to associate with bad news. "I apologize for calling so late, but... it's Sean

fingers tightened on the

He's had... quite a bit to drink." Evan paused. "More than I've ever

I'd never seen him truly drunk. Even at college parties, he'd maintained iron control,

I said, trying to keep p my

Evan paused.

the background - William's unmistakable drawl. "I told you we should call Christina. Sean needs Christina

up. William." Evan's sharp rebuke carried clearly through the phone. Then his voice softened as he addressed me again. Angela, please... I hope you can come take Sean

refuse, to let Christina handle this

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A Late Night

that still cared

there in

respond, already moving to my closet. lipped on a black coat over my clothes, not bothering to change

I could have called Pet, our longtime driver, but something about this moment felt

relatively empty at this hour, the usual chaps reduced

wandered to earlier that day. Had

unexpected warmth through my chest. Could Seen actually

lane, forcing me to brake hard. The Porsche's tires squealed against wet pavement, my heart

pulled over, hands shaking

to myself. "You're carrying precious cargo

parking spot on Park Avenue, the cold night air biting through my

clubs entrance was still active despite the late hour, clusters of Wall

steps when a familiar figure caught my eye Christina Jordan, hurrying toward the entrance in four-inch Louboutins, her red hair a flame

happened?" Christina's voice carried clearly across the quiet street. "Sean never drinks like this! William, how could you let

stood in the doorway, his usual smooth charm replaced by genuine concern. "You think we didn't try to stop him? But, you know Sean -

"Some

elite businessmen

are," Christina scoffed, though her voice held more worry

college freshmen."

usually immaculate appearance disheveled, tie loose around his neck. He

"Sean." Christina's