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

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

already out to call an ambulance. But in the chaos, screen shattering

are finished! Someone in the

someone

from my hand,

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

old money and serious legal

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

my father

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

would want

of th... business

Present Day Bluestone Lane.

to Angela?" Sophie waved her hand in front of my face. "Who did you go just

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changed. Two years ago, I thought accepting Christina's help was

barely contained anger, wooping in like some avenging angel, making

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

"Speaking of which, I've been looking at properties

trying to become

grin. Someone needs to make sure

The path ahead wasn't clear, but at least I know which direction

first," I said, pulling

care, away from the usual Upper

I know a brilliant OB-GYN in Greenwich totally

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

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

that, did you?" Sophie's voice was gentle. About selling your childhood

the point?" I

"And now?

my stomach, feeling stronger than I