The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 24

Chapter 24: The Day I Lost Everything But My Pride.

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You seem different today. Sophie observed, studying me over h

her untouched cappuccino. "More... settled."

I smiled, surprising myself with how genuine it felt. I've made my decision."

About the baby? Sophie leaned forward, her expression a mix of concern and curiosity.

Tm keeping it. Whatever happens with Sean, this child is mine."

Sophie's eyes lit up. "Have you thought about names yet?"

"It's too early for that, I laughed, "I need to focus on practical matters first."

you'll

in that penthouse

"Like where you live? You can't stay in that penthouse forever, watching Christina circle like a shark."

Ive been looking at properties in different neighborhoods. Maybe Boston or Chicago. A fresh start, away from Wall Street's gossip

"Or you could join your father, Sophie suggested. "Alexander would love having you and his grandchild - close by."

The mention of my father brought a flood of memories, taking me back to that day two years ago when everything changed.

Flashback

Two Years Ago Wilson Family Townhouse, Greenwich Village

A crowd of creditors had gathered at our house, their angry voices ning the hallways.

The Monets are family treasures," my y father's voice carried from the library, strained but dignified. They're not part of the bank's

crash, followed by the sound of breaking glass. I pushed through the crowd to find my father on the floor,

rushed to his side, my phone already out to call an ambulance. But in the

finished! Someone in the crowd shouted.

someone

it from

the chaos like a knife through butter, Christina fordan

legal threats. "The Jordanmily's lawyers will be very

us, her medical training evident in the way

need your help," my father

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help. For your health, nothing else." Christina's smile held

Sean would want

of th... business

Present Day Bluestone Lane.

to Angela?" Sophie waved her hand in front of my face. "Who did you

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memory fading. "Just thinking about how much has changed. Two years ago, I thought accepting Christina's help was

wooping in like some avenging angel, making sure everyone knew the Wilsons only survived

dignity in the ambulance. “He told me not to let gratitude cloud my judgment. That some debts come with too high

signaled for the check. "Speaking of which, I've been looking at properties too. There's a lovely

to become my real estate

baby's godmother," she corrected with a grin. Someone needs to make sure

first time in weeks, I felt truly light. The path ahead wasn't clear,

things first," I said, pulling

Upper East practices. The last thing I need is running

phon I know a

mixture of amusement and gratitude. The Wilson name might

still bittersweet. "Dad refused to mortgage it for a new venture. he'd rather start fresh

did you?" Sophie's voice was gentle. About

the point?" I stirred my cooling

expression turned serious. "And now? With

my stomach, feeling stronger than I