The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 51

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 51: Did They All Know My Secret?

Angela POV

The moment I saw him, my mind went completely blank.

How long had he been standing there?

What had he heard?

Who were you talking to?" His voice was carefully neutral, but I could hear the edge beneath it.

I avoided his question, asking instead, "Weren't you supposed to be at the office? Why are you still home?"

"Elizabeth was worried about your health," he replied, his eyes never leaving my face. "She insisted I stay back to keep an eye on you. The meetings have been switched to video calls." He paused for a moment, then pressed on, "You still haven't answered my question. Who were you talking to just now?"

I turned to face him, keeping my expression composed. "I was practicing for a presentation," I replied smoothly, moving toward my desk. "The quarterly numbers for the Morgan acquisition."

"Really?" Sean stepped into the study, closing the door behind him. Because it sounded more like you were having a rather intimate

conversation."

"You must have misheard." I kept my voice light as I sorted through the papers on my desk, giving my hands something to do. "I've been reviewing these reports all morning."

His eyes narrowed. "Do you really think I'm that easy to fool?" He took a step closer, his voice dropping. "I heard you say 'baby'."

heart was pounding so

voice grew colder. "Is there something

his suspicion about Nathan, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. So he hadn't heard

help but let out a short, surprised laugh. "Is that what this is about? Nathan is helping me understand the technical aspects of

your information," I added, keeping my voice casual, "I was calling Emily 'baby'. She's been doing an excellent job lately, and I'm thinking of giving her

other analysts who could help you with

I countered. "He has

like how much time you're

how much time you spend with Christina," I shot back before I could stop myself. "At least I haven't

in the room. Sean took a step forward, his hands gripping the edge of my desk. "Are you blaming me? I wasn't the one who invited Christina over last night," he said defensively. "Besides, you didn't seem

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said sarcastically, "Who could resist

ultimately remained silent. Taking advantage of his hesitation,

not finished

Christina left her scarf in the guest room last night. You might want to have Sarah return it to

to settle my churning stomach. The morning sickness was

to hide.

busy preparing lunch when I entered the

in, and I saw the concern flash across his face before he masked it

batch of macarons. Would you like to try

had been threatening to revolt moments ago, suddenly

mention of sweets. "Thank

glass of mint tea just