The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 29

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 29: Then Why Don't You Date Him?

Angela Poy

I followed the address Christina texted me and found this cozy little café tucked away near the office.

As I approached the door, I noticed a "Closed for Rest" sign hanging here. Just then, my phone buzzed

"Angela, don't worry about the sign-just push the door open and come in. This is my friend's place, and I asked him to shut it down for a few hours so we could talk privately."

I didn't bother replying, just hung up and nudged the door open. The moment I stepped inside, I saw Christina sitting in the corner, waving me over

I headed toward her and slid into the seat across the table.

Next to her was a bald, slightly chubby middle-aged guy.

The second he laid eyes on me, he stood up, walked over, and-without warning- placed a hand on my shoulder. The gesture felt way too familiar, and I couldn't help but tense up, a little put off by ir.

"Hey, you must be Christina's friend, right? Can I get you something to drink? His voice was softer than I'd expected, almost warm, but his eyes lingered on me a bit too long, sizing me up in a way that made my skin crawl.

ghtly to shake off his hand and shook my head. "No, thanks. I can't have coffee right now-doctor's orders because of

I shifted slightly to the baby."

froze for a split second, clearly caught off guard. Then, with a weird little grin, he said, “Pregnant,

mature women!"

but Christina jumped in before I could. "Drake, just grab her

with a quick nod, shooting me one last glance before heading off. "You two catch up. I'll be right

Christina leaned in with

grand plans, just likes keeping things simple. And when it comes to relationships, he's a total romantic. Treats his

your divorce from Sean, if you don't have anyone

on. Was that her angle

wonder he'd been

to pitch to him. I bit back the urge to snap, but a hint of sarcasm slipped

"Christina,

sure-but are you seriously trying to run my love life now too?" She looked startled for a moment, then laughed

meddling in your marriage or anything. I

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I cut her off, not letting her

surface-level than either of

spoon

defensive about someone who's helped you out,"

judgment.

jab actually made

the act? Honestly, the real you isn't half bad. At least you're

anymore.

think you deserve me being nice to you! I didn't peg you for someone this ungrateful," she shot

I raised an eyebrow, studying her. "Just because you helped my dad, does that mean I should throw