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."

a split second, clearly caught off guard. Then, with a

mature women!"

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

he said with a quick nod, shooting me one last glance before heading off. "You two catch

was out of earshot, Christina leaned

opened this café. No grand plans, just likes keeping things simple. And when it

her tone shifting to something more deliberate. "You know, after your divorce from Sean, if you don't have anyone else in mind... maybe

Was that

he'd been acting so

clearly already decided I was some kind of package deal to pitch to him. I bit back the urge to snap,

"Christina,

too?" She looked startled

your marriage or anything. I just

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don't you date him?" I cut her

than either of us liked to admit-I didn't buy for a second that the was doing this out of

spoon and stirred her

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

judgment.

enough, that jab actually

the real you isn't half bad. At least you're not forcing that

anymore.

don't think you deserve me being nice to you! I didn't peg you for

helped my dad, does that mean I should