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

said, taking my seat. Sarah appeared silently at my elbow with a cup of hot milk, prepared

liked it.

morning," Christina announced, her voice warm with practiced charm. "A recipe from a famous French

to him that it's one

rich aroma of the

presenting his creation. But as the scent reached me, my stomach lurched violently.

back from the table abruptly, my chair scraping against the marble floor.

the sink, I tried

Sean.

alright?" His voice was low,

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

marble counter harder.

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

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49: The Smell

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

to the hospital

behind Elizabeth, face o mask of poisoning.

just

her to the hospital, Sean cut her off, his tone brooking

hand was still on

expression in the mirror-a flash of panic

went to the hospital, there was a chance they d for would

discover my pregn

Everything she'd

sule than sorry Christina,

cost?

the mirror. The message there was clear: she wouldn't

my back, I

voice softening slightly. "Let me take care of you." The tenderness in his tone made my heart twist. If only he knew what he was really trying to

come with you," Christina hurried after us. "Actually, I have a friend who runs a private clinic

the hospital," Sean cut her off firmly. "A proper

for just a moment before she caught herself. I could see the panic building behind her

eyes.

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