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

find my father on the floor, blood trickling from a cut on his forehead where he'd apparently hit the corner of his

to his side, my phone already out to call an ambulance. But in the chaos, screen shattering against the

in the crowd shouted.

someone

from my

enough." The voice cut through the chaos like a knife through butter, Christina fordan stood in the doorway, two private security teams

hesitated, but Christina's next words carried the weight of old money and serious legal threats. "The Jordanmily's lawyers will be very interested in any damage done to

medical training evident in the

don't need your help," my father managed,

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The Day I

your health, nothing else." Christina's smile held just a

Sean would want

of th... business

Present Day Bluestone Lane.

waved her hand in front of my face.

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thinking about how much has changed. Two years ago, I

some avenging angel, making sure everyone knew the Wilsons only

the ambulance. “He told me not to let gratitude cloud my

I've been looking at properties too. There's a lovely pre-war building in Boston's

you trying to become

with a grin. Someone needs to

path ahead wasn't clear, but

"First things first," I said, pulling

the usual Upper

was already typing furiously on her phon I know a brilliant OB-GYN

amusement and gratitude. The Wilson name might have lost

still bittersweet. "Dad refused to mortgage it for

you?" Sophie's voice was gentle.

have been the point?" I stirred

turned serious. "And now? With

stronger than I had in