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."

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

up my mind." I nodded, trying to

Christina's back, and you're just going to walk away? Is it really

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

and his voice

like this. Why is it when it

a lump form in

anyone else, I might've fought for

And I couldn't keep holding

to talk about Christina, did

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Treating Me Like A

15der in his hands, clearing

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

a look.” He placed

picked it

it a

Nathan grinned, his usual

pride was contagious, and

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

out to dinner tonight." Without thinking I ruffled his hair, a playful

between us.

smooth motion, he grabbed my hand, his grip firm, and lifted

darker than I'd ever seen, and his voice dropped low as he whispered, "Stop treating me like a

gaze-something unspoken-that

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

little brother,"

his eyes lingering on me as if he was considering

laptop with a

I'd put

"Let's go. I

restaurant. You'll love it," I

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

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

then, almost instinctively, his eyes landed on Nathan. His expression hardened, and I-felt an odd chill pass

said, her voice dripping with sweetness. "It looks

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