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."

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

mature women!"

in before I could. "Drake, just grab her a hot milk, will

one last glance before

out of earshot, Christina leaned

pretty laid-back-came back to New York and opened this café. No grand plans, just likes keeping things simple. And when

to something more deliberate. "You know, after your divorce from Sean, if

that her angle

been acting so

pitch to him. I bit back the urge to snap, but a

"Christina,

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

your marriage or anything. I just think Drake's

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date him?" I cut her off,

either of us liked to admit-I didn't buy for a second that the

her spoon and stirred her coffee

who's helped you out," she said, her

judgment.

actually

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

anymore.

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