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

sound of breaking glass. I pushed through the crowd to find my father on the floor, blood trickling from a cut on his forehead where he'd apparently hit the

his side, my phone already out to call an ambulance.

in the crowd

someone

it from my hand,

knife through butter, Christina

but Christina's next words carried the weight of old money and serious legal threats. "The Jordanmily's lawyers will be

Christina knelt beside us, her medical training evident in the way she examined my father's wound. "He needs stitches. I've already called for a private

my father managed, trying

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Day I Lost Everything But

nothing else." Christina's smile held just a

would want

of th... business

Present Day Bluestone Lane.

her hand in front of my face.

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fading. "Just thinking about how much has changed. Two years ago,

it perfectly, Sophie's voice held barely contained anger, wooping in like some avenging angel, making sure everyone knew the Wilsons only survived because

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

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

to become my real

godmother," she corrected with a grin. Someone needs

the first time in weeks, I felt truly light. The path ahead

first,"

the usual Upper

Sophie was already typing furiously on her phon I know a brilliant OB-GYN in Greenwich totally discrete, zero connection to the

my best friend's enthusiastic planning with a mixture of amusement and gratitude. The Wilson name might have lost its financial power, but some bonds were worth more than any

end," I said quietly, the memory still bittersweet. "Dad refused to mortgage it for a new venture. he'd rather start fresh than

did you?" Sophie's

the point?" I stirred my

"And now? With

stomach, feeling stronger than I had in