The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 34

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."

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

I

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

I knew it 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, his brow

Why is it when it

lowered my eyes, feeling a

been anyone else, I might've

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

did you?" I asked,

1/3

34: Stop Treating Me Like A

glanced down at the 15der in

Sean had us working on

placed the folder gently

it up,

it a week

easy." Nathan grinned, his usual cocky smirk

contagious, and I

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

Without thinking

between us.

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

voice dropped low as he whispered, "Stop

was something in his gaze-something unspoken-that made my heart

quickly pulled my hand back, stepping away, suddenly aware

me, you'll always be like a little

on me as if he

a soft click and pushed it

put between

"Let's go. I

You'll love it," I said, offering him

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

to face with Christina and Sean, who were walking toward us. The

briefly to mine, and then, almost instinctively, his eyes landed on Nathan. His expression hardened, and I-felt an

her voice dripping with sweetness. "It looks like you and Nathan are

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255