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, blood

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

Someone in the

someone

from my

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

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

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

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

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Day I Lost Everything

health, nothing else."

Sean would

of th... business

Present Day Bluestone Lane.

Sophie waved her hand in front of

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changed. Two years ago, I thought

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

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

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

to become my

grin. Someone needs to

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

things first," I said,

schedule proper prenatal care, away from the usual Upper East practices.

already typing furiously on her phon I know a brilliant OB-GYN in Greenwich totally

a mixture of amusement and gratitude. The Wilson name might have lost its financial power, but some bonds were worth more than any

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

told Sean about that, did you?" Sophie's voice was

have been the point?" I stirred my cooling

expression turned serious. "And now? With

my stomach, feeling stronger than I