The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 26

Chapter 26: A Temporary Truce

Angela Pov

Before I could reply, I looked up to find Sean standing before me, hexpression unfathomable. He stepped closer and said quietly. "We need to talk."

1 glanced at him and set down my teacup. Go ahead," I said.

This has to stop," he said, gripping my wrist. "Whatever issues we have, we can't let them affect grandmother right now."

I pulled my hand free, careful to keep my voice low. "Tm well aware of our responsibilities, Sean. I've been managing appearances for two years now.

His jaw tightened. Then why are you suddenly acting like my touch burns you?

"Maybe because I'm tired of pretending." The words slipped out before I could stop them. "Tired of playing the perfect wife while you spend your nights with-

"Don't." His voice carried a warning edge. "Not here."

As if to prove his point, a nurse walked past, her curious glance lingering on our intimate positioning. Sean immediately shifted closer, one arm sliding around my waist in a practiced display of affection.

Smile," he whispered against my hair. "We have an audience."

I forced my lips to curve upward, even as my body tensed against his chest. This close, I could feel the steady beat of his heart. could smell the faint traces of expensive whiskey still clinging to his clothes from the night before.

I pulled away from his embrace, saying, "Grandmother is waiting for her tea."

I picked up the teacup and headed toward the garden to find her. Sean followed, his arm wrapping firmly around my waist as we walked side by side.

Elizabeth beamed at the sight of us together.

days with your grandfather," she

before she could continue, a nurse

outside the examination room, Sean still holding me

last night," he said suddenly, his fingers tightening fractionally on my hip-"Evan told

I tried to pull away from his embrace, but his

go last night." I said

"Evan called you, and he

me, I admitted. "But I went to bed early last night. He must have seen someone else. Besides, taking care of you is Christina's responsibility

"Evan called you on his own initiative. I never asked him to call

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wasn't expecting you to

argument was escalating, Dr. Carter

was carefully neutral. "Could

arm stayed around my waist as we followed the doctor to a private walling area. The room was decorated like an upscale living room, withs plush leather chairs and tasteful artwork, but

show some concerning developments, Dr. Cater began. "Nothing immediately dangerous, but I believe we should move

voice remained stendy, but

the surgery up by a week." Dr. Carter glanced between us. "I know it's short notice, but

The timeline we'd been using

days

dramatically.

know

discuss it with you first. Dr.

news better when it comes

need to tell her together," Sean said

ran a hand through his hair, a rare display of frustration. "This isn't about

despite myself.