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

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

liked it.

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

him that it's

rich aroma

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

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

overwhelmed me. Bending over the sink, I

Sean.

you alright?" His voice was low,

I didn't need his help. But another wave of nausea hit, and I

marble counter harder.

from the doorway. "Should

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Smell

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

voice was firm. "Were going to the hospital to have

Christina appeared behind Elizabeth, face o mask

just a touch

Sean cut her off, his tone brooking no

on my back, steady

flash of

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

discover my pregn

pregnancy. Everything she'd

said decisively. "Better to be sule than sorry Christina, would you be a dear and ask Sarah to

cost?

message there was

Sean's hand tightened slightly on my back, I realized this night be beyond either

arguments," he said, his voice softening slightly. "Let me take care

hurried after us. "Actually, I have a friend who runs a private clinic nearby.

off firmly. "A proper medical center will be

moment before she caught herself. I could see the panic building behind

eyes.

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