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

I snapped, pulling my arm out of his

to leave the past

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

sleeves as if trying to

before he could finish, Christina

arm? she

like it was the most important thing

world.

purple bruise had already formed where

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

cat. Sean said quickly, pulling his sleeve down and

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Chapter 38: Bite Marks

see the brief look he gave

said, Don't say anything

asked, her eyes narrowing as she emined the

a small injury," he said, brushing her

scratches at bites you, you need a vaccinge" Christina's voice was rising now, full of fake concern as she leaned in

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

turned and walked out, closing the door behind

clock struck noon 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. But then, to my surprise, she walked

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

have time for this. I had to teach

the mood

deal with Christina's

here?" I looked up at her,

room as if checking for anyone who might overhear us.

why did you go back on your word?"

now.

stopped short, staring at her. "What do you

gritted her teeth, her hands trembling slightly, but her grip on the edge of the desk

Then, with a firm

her knuckles went white.

THATH

remember the third rule in our agreement?

remember that?

looked her squarely in the eyes.

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