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.

so much of my younger days with your grandfather," she said wistfully, "Such a

joy, but before she could continue, a nurse

examination room, Sean still holding me

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

tried to pull away from his embrace, but his grip

last night." I

hardened. "Evan called you, and he saw you

bed early last night. He must have seen someone else.

released me from his grip, saying arrogantly, "Evan called you on his own initiative.

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

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 nothing could completoly disguise

began. "Nothing immediately dangerous, but I believe

remained stendy, but I felt the tenon

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

timeline we'd

days

dramatically.

she know

with you first. Dr.

handle such news better when

tell her together," Sean said finally. "Present a

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

despite