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

he said,

out of his grip with more force than

move on, to leave the past behind,

if you've had lunch," Sean said, clearly annoyed

if trying

finish, Christina screamed,

your arm?

was the most

world.

the mark. A deep, purple bruise had already formed where my teeth had sunk into his skin

feel a twinge of guilt, though I tried to push it away. It wasn't like it was

Sean

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Chapter 38: Bite Marks

look he gave me, the

said, Don't say anything

as she emined

small injury," he said,

vaccinge" Christina's voice was rising now, full of fake concern as she leaned in closer. "It looks like

suffocating. I exchanged an awkward

sigh, I turned and walked out, closing

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

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

teach Emily some new

the

deal with Christina's

looked

answer. Instead, she glanced around the room as if checking for anyone who might overhear us. push, she nudged me

did you go back on

now.

at her. "What do

but her grip on the edge

Then, with a firm

her knuckles went white.

THATH

third rule in our agreement? No intimate contact with Sean before the divorce.

remember that?

looked her squarely in the

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