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."

your own situation. Are

mind." I

frustration. "But Christina's

flinch. I knew it wasn't just about Christina-it was about me, about how Nathan saw me giving up. how he thought I

pause, and his voice dropped lower, his

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

eyes, feeling a lump form

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

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

did you?" I asked, trying to shift the

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34: Stop Treating Me Like A

glanced down at the 15der in his hands, clearing his

had us working on before your

He placed

it

it a week ahead of

his usual

was contagious, and I couldn't help

sun filtered through the office window, casting a golden glow

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

between us.

motion, he grabbed my hand, his

eyes were darker than I'd ever seen, and his voice dropped low as he whispered, "Stop treating

his gaze-something unspoken-that made my

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

like a little brother,"

lingering on

a soft click and

I'd put between

"Let's go. I

You'll love it," I said,

made our way toward the door. The office

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

his eyes landed on Nathan. His

chance. "Angels," she said, her voice dripping with sweetness. "It looks like you and Nathan

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