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."

second, clearly caught off guard. Then, with a weird little grin, he said, “Pregnant, huh? No problem-I

mature women!"

blinked, unsure how to respond to that, but Christina jumped in before I could. "Drake, just grab her a hot milk,

last glance before heading off. "You two catch up. I'll be right

he was out of earshot, Christina leaned in with a small,

I met in Paris. He's pretty laid-back-came back to New York and opened this café. No grand plans, just likes keeping things simple. And when it comes to relationships,

from Sean, if you don't have

Was that

been acting so

was some kind of package deal to pitch to him. I bit back the urge to snap, but a hint of

"Christina,

love life now too?" She looked startled for a moment, then laughed

I'm not meddling in your marriage or anything. I

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date him?" I cut her

and the air between us grew lense. Our friendship had always been more surface-level than either of us liked to admit-I didn't

a long pause. Christina picked up her spoon and stirred her coffee slowly, like she was

to get so defensive about someone who's helped you out," she said, her voice cool,

judgment.

actually made me relax.

Honestly, the real you isn't

anymore.

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

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