The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 34

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."

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

mind." I

Christina's

it wasn't just about Christina-it was about me, about

a pause, and his voice dropped lower, his

you weren't always like this. Why is it when it comes to Sean, you

a

been anyone else, I might've fought for them. But Sean didn't

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

didn't come here to talk about Christina, did you?" I asked, trying

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Stop Treating Me Like A

at the 15der in his

had us working on before

placed the folder gently an

it

finished it a week ahead of

Nathan grinned, his usual cocky

was contagious, and I couldn't

the office window, casting a golden glow on Nathan's hair. Time had passed faster than

you, I'll take you out to dinner tonight." Without thinking I ruffled his hair,

between us.

let it happen. In one smooth motion, he grabbed my hand, his

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

was something in his gaze-something unspoken-that made

hand back, stepping away,

a little brother," I said,

answer, his eyes lingering on

my laptop with a

I'd put between

"Let's go. I

restaurant. You'll love it,"

glanced at me, and we both made our way toward the door. The office

office, we came face to face with Christina and Sean, who were walking toward us. The air shifted instantly, thick

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

the pot, didn't miss her chance. "Angels," she said, her voice dripping with sweetness. "It looks like you and Nathan are pretty close. I hear you've known each

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