The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 61

Chapter 61: Blood in the Garden

Angela POV

I placed my hand in Christopher's, acutely aware of the eyes watching our every

move.

As we stepped onto the dance floor, I caught Sean's expression darkening from the corner of my eye. Even with Christina trying to hold his attention, his gaze remained fixed on us.

1 The string quartet had just begun a slow waltz. Christopher's lead was impeccable, each step flowing naturally into the next. I had

to admit, he moved with the kind of grace that came from years of prestigious boarding schools and social training.

"You've changed, Angela," Christopher observed as we moved across the floor. "There's a strength in you now that wasn't there before."

"Life has a way of teaching us what we need to learn," I replied carefully, maintaining the proper distance between us as we turned. I felt the sapphire earrings Sean had given me catch the light, a subtle reminder of the complexities of my situation.

"Indeed it does." His hand at my waist was perfectly proper, yet somehow still managed to convey an intimacy that made me uncomfortable. "Tell me, does it bother you? The way they talk about your marriage?"

My step never faltered, though my pulse quickened slightly. "Which part? The fact that it's a business arrangement, or the – speculation about its impending end?"

wear the role of Mrs. Shaw with remarkable grace for someone who knows it's

didn't quite reach my eyes. As we turned again, I caught another glimpse of Sean. His jaw was

just a role?" Christopher's fingers brushed against my hair as we completed another turn, the gesture so subtle it might have been accidental. "You've always been more than you

the way he'd use that gentle tone while reminding me of my place, his smiles masking contempt as he watched me struggle to

elegant bow. "Thank you for the dance," he murmured, his eyes holding

the moment. "You and Christopher seem quite comfortable together." His tone was carefully neutral, but I could hear the tension

perfect knot of his bow tie had somehow come slightly loose.

least I haven't danced with

to argue anymore. The crowded ballroom suddenly felt suffocating, and a wave of dizziness washed over me. I turned and

before the mirror in the powder room, pressing a cool, damp cloth to the

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Blood

though I couldn't be sure if it was the pregnancy or simply the emotional toll of

I decided to take a moment to catch my breath in Christopher's garden. The cool night air was a

stone path, voices carried from around the corner, making me

"Sean hadn't even finished breaking up with her, and she's already moving on to

Jennifer was still here despite Sean having thrown her out earlier. Christina's laugh

was thick with disdain. "She's nothing but a gold-digger who got lucky with Sean. And now that

in.

sighed. "I was planning to ask him for a dance tonight. But