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

glass. I pushed through the crowd to find my father on the

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

finished! Someone in the crowd shouted. "Where's

someone

it from my hand,

Christina fordan stood in the doorway,

old money and serious legal threats. "The Jordanmily's lawyers will be very interested

Christina knelt beside us, her medical training evident in the way she examined

help," my father managed, trying

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Let them help. For your health, nothing else." Christina's smile held just a touch of satisfaction. Of

Sean would want me to

of th... business

Present Day Bluestone Lane.

waved her hand in front of my face. "Who did you go

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thinking about how much has changed. Two years ago, I thought accepting Christina's help

voice held barely contained anger, wooping in like some avenging angel, making sure everyone knew the Wilsons

his quiet dignity in the ambulance. “He told me not to let

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

you trying to become my real

a grin. Someone needs to make sure this little one grows up with

I felt truly light. The path ahead wasn't clear, but at

"First things first," I

to schedule proper prenatal care, away from the usual Upper East practices. The last thing I need is

to me." Sophie was already typing furiously on her phon I know

my best friend's enthusiastic planning with a mixture of amusement and gratitude. The Wilson name

said quietly, the memory still bittersweet. "Dad refused to mortgage it for

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

would have been the point?"

turned serious. "And now? With

stronger than