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."

about your own situation. Are

I've already made up my mind." I nodded, trying

his voice safter but still laced with frustration. "But Christina's back, and

about Christina-it was about me, about how Nathan saw me giving up. how he thought I was

and his voice dropped lower,

like this. Why is it when it comes to Sean, you just

a lump

been anyone else, I might've fought for them.

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

about Christina, did you?" I asked, trying

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34: Stop Treating Me

glanced down at the 15der in his hands, clearing

Sean had us working on before your vacation?

look.” He placed the

picked it

a week ahead

Nathan grinned, his usual cocky smirk back in

and I

of the setting sun filtered through the

thinking I ruffled his hair, a playful

between us.

didn't just let it happen. In one smooth motion, he grabbed my hand, his grip firm, and lifted his head,

seen, and his voice dropped low as he whispered, "Stop

gaze-something unspoken-that made

my hand back, stepping away, suddenly aware of the distance that had grown between

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

eyes lingering on me as if he

closed my laptop with a soft

put

"Let's go. I

a great restaurant. You'll love it," I said, offering him a

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

stepped out of the office, we came face to face with Christina

his eyes landed

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

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