The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 38

Chapter 38

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 38: Bite Marks

Angela Pov

I stepped into Sean's office, and the moment the door clicked shot hind me, his

voice hit me like a brick.

"Christina

wanted you to try the soup she made. Why did you like to insult her?"

Insult her?

I was already regretting walking in here.

How h

had Christina managed to twist things so badly?

I glanced at Sean, unsure whether to be angry or confused. He didn't look upset, though-just mildly amused, like he was enjoying this. His lips curled into a faint smirk, and his eyes were almost challenging me, daring me to respond

I turned toward Christina, who was standing by the desk, her posture too stiff

stiff, her smile

"Our agreement didn't say I had to eat your food," I said, my tone sharp.

too sweet.

I couldn't help but notice how her eyes flickered with worry when I mentioned the agreement.

Christina's smile faltered for a split second, but she quickly masked it with exaggerated innocence. She took a step forward, her voice sickeningly sweet,

"Angela, I really want to get along with you, to be friends. Why do you always reject me?

I didn't bother hiding my annoyance. "The company hired me to do my job, not to make friends," I said, giving her a pointed look.

I turned to Sean. "Unless Mr. Shaw has something else for me, I need to get back to work."

I turned toward the door, eager to escape the tension, but before I could take a step, Sean was up from his desk, his hand grabbing

my arm.

"Why d

so aggressive?" he said, his voice laced with frustration.

arm out of his grip with

leave the past behind, but here he was, trying to

wanted to ask if you've had lunch," Sean

his sleeves as if trying to

could finish, Christina screamed, cutting him

arm? she

was the most important thing in

world.

deep, purple bruise had already formed

though I

scratch from a cat. Sean said quickly, pulling his sleeve down and

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Chapter 38: Bite Marks

he gave me, the one that silently

said, Don't say anything

as she emined the wound more closely. "That doesn't look like a cat

a small injury," he said, brushing

you need a vaccinge" Christina's voice was rising now, full

exchanged an awkward glance with Sean, but I wasn't interested in staying for

and walked

next day when Christina walked into the office, exactly on time. I barely looked up from my paperwork, assuming she was here for Sean. But then, to

her voice devoid of its usual sweetness. Today, there was nothing but coldness

had to teach Emily some new procedures later, and I wasn't

in the mood

deal with Christina's

can't we talk here?" I looked up at her,

room as if checking for anyone who might overhear us.

back on your

now.

stopped short, staring at her. "What do

trembling slightly, but her grip

Then, with a firm

her knuckles went white.

THATH

pretending? Do you remember the third rule in our agreement? No intimate contact with Sean before the divorce.

remember that?

squarely in

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