The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 49

Chapter 49

Chapter 49: The Smell That Betrayed Me

Angela Pov

"What Christina and I talk about is none of your

of your business," I said cu

salal coldly. "Are you worried I'll bully y your precious Christina?”

Sean's jaw tightened. "That's not what I meant at all. Why are you being so i

I didnt bother responding. Instead, I turned away and walked to the bathroom, closing the door behind me with quiet finality..

After a long shower, I changed into the most conservative pajama set I owned- long-sleeved, high-necked, perfect for maintaining

distance.

I was too exhausted from my sleepless night to care when Sean came to bed. The moment my head hit the pillow, I was gone, registering the line of decorative pillows that created a barrier down the middle of our king-sized bed.

barely

When I opened my eyes the next morning, Sean's side of the bed was already empty, I glanced at the clock on the bedside table- 8:30 AM. Td overslept.

I quickly dressed and fade my way downstairs. The sound of laughter drifted up from the dining room-Christina voice mixed with Elizabeth's warm chuckle.

When I entered, Christina was serving Elizabeth her morning tea, he auburn hair gleaming in the morning light.

"Good morning. Angela, Elizabeth's face lit up when she saw me. "Dil you sleep well; dear?"

Before I could answer, Christina chimed in, I was just telling Elizabeth about this wonderful new tea blend I brought back Paris. It's supposed to be excellent for heart health"

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I caught the slight narrowing of Sean's eyes as he watched the exchange from behind his newspaper. His gaze flickered to me, back to his paper, but I could feel his attention lingering.

then

Sarah appeared silently at my elbow with a cup of hot

liked it.

chef has prepared something special this morning," Christina announced, her voice warm with practiced charm. "A recipe from a

him that

aroma

the chef himself appeared, proudly presenting his creation. But as the scent reached me, my stomach lurched violently. The nausea I'd

chair scraping against the marble floor. "Excuse me,"

sink, I tried to catch my breath. Suddenly,

Sean.

you alright?" His voice was low,

away, to tell him I didn't need his help. But

marble counter harder.

Elizabeth's worried voice called from the doorway. "Should we call

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straightened up, forcing a smile. Just a bit of a stomach bug,

firm. "Were going to

not necessary." Christina appeared behind Elizabeth, face

"It's probably just

Sean cut her off,

still on my back,

expression in the mirror-a flash of

If I went to the

discover my pregn

pregnancy. Everything

sorry Christina, would

cost?

there was clear: she wouldn't let this happen

back, I realized this night

head. "No arguments," he said, his voice softening slightly. "Let me take care of you." The tenderness in his

I have a friend who

to the hospital," Sean cut her off firmly. "A proper medical center will

she caught herself. I could see the panic building behind her

eyes.

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