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

my seat. Sarah appeared silently at my elbow with a cup of

liked it.

this morning," Christina announced, her voice warm with practiced

him that it's one

aroma

as the chef himself appeared, proudly presenting his creation. But as the scent reached me, my stomach lurched violently. The nausea I'd been fighting all morning rose up like a tidal

my chair scraping against the marble floor. "Excuse me," I managed to say, before

over the sink, I tried to catch

Sean.

you alright?" His voice was low,

push him away, to tell him I didn't need his help. But another wave of nausea hit, and I could

marble counter harder.

Elizabeth's worried voice called from the

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49: The Smell That

a smile. Just

was firm. "Were going to the

Elizabeth, face o mask of poisoning. I'm sure with

"It's probably just a

to the hospital, Sean cut her off,

still on

caught Christina's expression in the mirror-a flash of panic quickly hidden behind

what this could mean. If I went to the hospital, there was a chance they

discover my pregn

pregnancy. Everything she'd

sule than sorry Christina,

cost?

there was clear:

hand tightened slightly on my back, I realized this night be

fine, really," I tried one last time, but Sean was already shaking his head. "No arguments," he said, his voice softening slightly. "Let me take care of you." The tenderness in his tone made my heart twist. If only he knew what he

a friend who

going to the hospital," Sean cut her off

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

eyes.

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