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

rushed to his side, my phone already out to call

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

someone

from my hand,

through butter, Christina fordan stood in the doorway, two private security teams flanking her.

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 personal property

knelt beside us, her medical training evident in the way she examined my father's wound.

your help," my father

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24: The Day I Lost Everything But

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

all, Sean would want me to

of th... business

Present Day Bluestone Lane.

in front of my face. "Who did you

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much has changed. Two years ago, I thought accepting Christina's help was the only

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

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

been looking

Parker, are you trying to become my real

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

I felt truly light. The path ahead wasn't

"First things first," I said,

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

furiously on her phon I know a brilliant OB-GYN in Greenwich totally discrete, zero

and gratitude. The Wilson name might have lost its financial power, but some

refused to mortgage it for a new venture. he'd rather start fresh than risk another

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

the point?" I

expression turned serious. "And

I touched my stomach, feeling stronger than I had in weeks. Now