The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 64

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 64: Did You Come Back Just to Blame Me?

Angela POV

I stood in the dimly lit hallway of our penthouse, still processing his unexpected présence.

After Christopher's gentle concern at the patisserie, Sean's harsh tone felt like a slap. The night had already been exhausting enough with the drama at the party, and now this confrontation seemed inevitable,

"My phone died," I replied, keeping my voice steady despite the lie,

It was easier than explaining my evening with Christopher, easier than dealing with Sean's reaction to knowing I'd spent hours reminiscing with his oldest friend.

Sean crossed the space between us in three long strides.

"Your phone died?" His hand extended expectantly. "Show me."

The demand sent a surge of indignation through me, but I retrieved my phone anyway, unlocking it with deliberate slowness. I watched his eyes narrow as he noticed the nearly full battery indicator.

"You were with Christopher." His voice was flat, accusatory.

And you were at the hospital with Christina," I countered, unable to keep the edge from my voice. "How is she? Did the doctors manage to save her from that terrible, life-threatening scratch?"

Sean's jaw tightened visibly. "Christina's injury was serious. The cut required stitches, and she might have a concussion.

"How convenient," I murmured, moving past him toward our bedroom. "I'm sure she'll milk every moment of attention she can get

from it."

His voice held a warning as he followed me. "Christina was hurt. You should visit

should I visit the woman

was out of line, yes, but Christina tried to

you while you were carrying her to your car? While you were rushing to be her knight in shining

about-" He paused, then continued with an accusing tone, 'Have you forgotten how Christina took care of you when you

made my blood boil. Christina's "care" during

a joke. She hadn't been concerned about my wellbeing at all-she'd simply used it as another

the truth and still chose to take her side, just like

off, my careful composure finally cracking, "I won't be visiting your precious little girlfriend. And more than that, I want her and Jennifer to

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tonight.

Sean said firmly. "Christina is seriously hurt right now. She can't

tears. "Then why arent you with her right now?" I asked, my voice

was still defending her, still protecting her. The scratches

gentling, "It's not like that, Angela. Let

explanations anymore. I'd heard enough of them over the years-all the ways he would try to rationalize his behavior, all the excuses he would make for Christina. I

My hands trembled slightly as I reached for my makeup remover, desperate for some mundane task to

mirror as he followed me into the bathroom. His expression softened as he noticed the faint scratches on my cheek from Jennifer's nails. He reached out

he said softly. "Let me

his touch as if burned. "Don't," I whispered, my voice

"Angela-

it at him. It

the air with the scent of jasmine. "Don't touch me! Don't you dare