The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 34

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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."

your own situation. Are you really

my mind." I nodded, trying

laced with frustration. "But Christina's back, and you're just going to walk away? Is it really that

I didn't flinch. I knew it wasn't just about Christina-it was about me, about

pause, and his voice dropped

is it when it

feeling a lump form in my

it had been anyone else, I might've fought for them. But Sean

And I couldn't

Christina, did you?" I

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34: Stop Treating Me Like

down at the 15der in his hands,

the project Sean had us working on before your vacation? I've

He placed the folder

picked it

finished it a week ahead

Nathan grinned, his usual cocky smirk

was contagious, and I couldn't help

and soon the warm rays of the setting sun filtered through the office window, casting a golden glow on

reward you, I'll take you out to dinner tonight." Without thinking

between us.

happen. In one smooth motion, he grabbed my hand, his grip firm,

were darker than I'd ever seen, and his voice dropped low

something in his gaze-something unspoken-that

beat. I quickly pulled my hand back, stepping away, suddenly aware of

me, you'll always be like a little brother," I said, laughing to

didn't answer, his eyes lingering on me as if he was considering

closed my laptop with a soft click

I'd put

"Let's go. I

it," I said, offering him a

both made our way toward the door. The office was quiet now, with most

with Christina and Sean, who were walking toward us. The air shifted instantly, thick

briefly to mine, and then, almost instinctively, his eyes landed on Nathan.

"Angels," she said, her voice dripping with sweetness. "It looks like you and Nathan are pretty close. I