The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 33

Chapter 33:1 Thought He Didn't Like Sweets

Angela Pov

1 kept reminding myself that this was all just an act—I should't let get to me.

But then I thought about the kiss Sean gave me this morning, and face warmed instantly.

I'd already agreed to Christina's deal. Soon, I'd be out of Sean's life for good.

I needed to start getting used to it.

A little affection in front of Elizabeth was one thing, but having lunch together? That was crossing a line I wasn't willing to step

Still, when I thought about Sean rushing to the nursing home at no without eating,

I felt a pang of guilt. I ordered him an Italian lunch and had it delivered to his office.

It had become a habit,

for the past two years, I had been the one making sure he ate.

For

He doesn't like sweets, but he loves spicy food.

He can't stand cilantro, but he's crazy about basil.

I shook my head, pushing those thoughts away. From now on, I needed to focus

on myself-and the baby growing inside me.

My long vacation was over, and today was my first day back at work.

Even though 1 had handed off my tasks before leaving, things had been rushed.

Now that I was back, 1 was seeing all the mistakes in Emily's work.

While I was swamped, Emily walked in and set a cup of coffee on my desk.

"Emily, from now on, just bring me water instead of coffee."

She looked at me, confused. "Aren't you the one who loves coffee?"

I couldn't tell her I was pregnant, so I just said, "Tastes change."

I kept my head down, working straight through the morning. By lunchtime, my phone rang. It was Sean.

Have you eaten yet? If not, come to my office. We can eat together,

Then he added, almost awkwardly,

1. y. "Don't get the wrong idea-Michael ordered too much, and I can't finish it all."

Michael to take

first try, unsure of

hung

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He Didn't

Umily. "Let's

to a fast

sat down, I overheard a group of women at the next

the

they were amazing. I didn't export her

a creat

picked at my salad, pretending not to

sweets. Or at least,

if Christina made

he hadn't eaten. The realization stung. He had Christina looking after him now-there was no

inviting me to his office just

shot me a knowing look, but I kept my

behind

the one he really

That one family went bankrupt, and she only got a job at

gold diggers. We work hard, but some women

is going to

Bang!

"These people are too much! I'm going to

her wrist before she

"But-"

a warning look,

disgusting! They have no idea what

in the mood to argue, and you can't stop people from talking.

but said

didn't have the time or energy to fight, but more than that-I couldn't risk the

2/4

Thought He Didn't Like

had a lot on the line for She came from a

her, and if I

was secure in her position fore I was

was not of

Sean got married, no one would care

Emily and 1 returned to the office. Just as

Christina Having Sean's office.

waved at

polite smile

my surprise, she followed me

"Do you need something?"

made some snacks, and since Sean couldn't finish them

some for you."

scoffed. “So, I only get what's

not what I meant... I

crossed her arms, unimpressed. "We're working.