The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 34

4/4

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 34: Stop Treating Me Like A Ki

Angela POV

I met Nathan's gaze, doing my best to stay calm despite the unease Deeping in my chest.

The exact time hasn't been set yet, but

His brows furrowed even more at my response, lils lips pressed into a thin line.

I could see the gears turning in his mind, calculating, shalyzing.

"I told you before, you can always consult with me before making a big decisions."

,,Nathan said, his tone more serious now, but

there was an edge of concem beneath it.

I shrugged, forcing a smile. "I only decided a couple of days ago. It's hot really a big deal."

Nathan's gaze softened, but only for a moment. He nodded, though his thoughts seemed to be elsewhere.

"Nathan, what's going on in that head of yours?" I asked, unable to bear the silence any longer.

He blinked, as if snapping out of a trance, and looked at me, a flicker of sadness in his eyes that I hadn't seen before.

"..." He hesitated.

"You're not thinking about resigning, are you?"

Nathan had come to work at Sean's company because of me, and I know he'd follow my lead in everything-even quitting if I decided to leave. The thought of him leaving without a second thought hit me hard, a mix of protectiveness and guilt.

But instead of answering. Nathan raised an eyebrow and gave me a half-smile- one that didn't reach his eyes.

"Don't worry, that's not what I'm thinking about."

I said, "but don't forget about your own situation. Are

I nodded,

his voice safter but still laced with frustration. "But Christina's back, and you're just going to walk away? Is it really

wasn't just about Christina-it was about me, about how Nathan saw me giving up. how he thought I was

his voice dropped lower,

like this. Why is it when it

feeling a lump form

I might've fought

way I needed him to. And I couldn't keep holding on to something that

about Christina, did you?" I asked,

1/3

34: Stop Treating

glanced down at the 15der in his hands,

working on before your

a look.” He placed the folder

it

it a week ahead of

was easy." Nathan grinned, his usual cocky smirk back in

was contagious, and I

setting sun filtered through the office window, casting a golden glow on Nathan's hair. Time had passed faster

you, I'll take you out to dinner tonight." Without thinking I ruffled his hair, a playful gesture that always felt

between us.

let it happen. In one smooth motion, he grabbed my hand, his grip firm, and lifted his head, closing

his voice dropped low as he whispered, "Stop treating me like

his gaze-something unspoken-that made my

I quickly pulled my hand back, stepping away, suddenly aware of the distance

a little

didn't answer, his eyes lingering on me

a soft click and pushed

I'd put

"Let's go. I

it," I said,

at me, and we both made our way toward the door. The office was quiet now, with

to face with Christina and Sean, who were walking toward

landed on Nathan. His expression hardened, and I-felt an odd chill pass between

"Angels," she said, her voice dripping with sweetness. "It