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.

younger days with

eyes sparkled with joy, but before she could continue, a nurse came over to inform us it was time

examination room, Sean still holding me

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

the temperature rising between us, and I tried to pull away

go last

hardened. "Evan called you, and he saw

someone else. Besides, taking care of you is Christina's responsibility now, not mine. Why would I interfere between

you on his own initiative. I never asked him

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A Temporary

to come

argument was escalating, Dr. Carter opened the examination

Mrs. Shaw?" This expression was carefully neutral. "Could I

followed the doctor to a private walling area. The room was decorated like an upscale living room, withs

"Nothing immediately dangerous, but

Sean's voice remained stendy, but

surgery up by a week." Dr. Carter glanced between us. "I know it's

week earlier than planned. The timeline we'd

remaining days had suddenly

dramatically.

she know yet?" I

with you first. Dr. Carter's smile was

tends to handle such news better when

Sean said finally. "Present a united front." "Of

display of frustration. "This isn't about playing parts. Grandmother needs

My voice softened despite