Chapter 68

Chapter 68: I Bought Those Strawberries Because- Angela POV

Sean's jaw clenched visibly in the dim foyer light.

“Christina's going to post about the accident on Instagram. Clear up any... misunderstandings."

"Oh?" I couldn't keep the bitterness from my voice. "Like that touching midnight strawberry delivery photo? How thoughtful of her

document your devotion so thoroughly."

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"She was injured, Sean's voice rose defensively. "And I bought those strawberries because-"

I cut him off, not wanting to hear the rest. I didn't need him to explain how important Christina was to him-his actions had already made that crystal clear.

"Of course," I said, my voice dripping with quiet venom. "Buying strawberries for your beloved in the middle of the night is perfectly natural. No explanation needed."

The flash of hurt in Sean's eyes gave me a moment of bitter satisfaction. Let him feel a fraction of what I felt every time he rushed to Christina's side.

The muffled sound of a television drifted from Elizabeth's room, making me lower my voice to a warning whisper.

"Elizabeth's still here, Sean. You might want to be more careful about flaunting your relationship with Christina."

His expression darkened dangerously. "That's rich, coming from you. Should we discuss your cozy lunch with Nathan last week? Or perhaps your little dance with Christopher?"

"Oh, you're right," I replied, my voice honey-sweet with mockery. "Maybe I should post those moments on Instagram too. I'm sure Elizabeth would love to see everything that's happening in the Shaw family's perfect little world."

The threat in my words was clear-if he could parade his relationship with

Christina on social media, two could play at that game.

my eyes, already turning toward our bedroom. No need to stick

intimate conversation with

Sean's voice stopped me.

arm gently, pulling me back. "Listen with me," he said, his tone completely changed. "It must be about

his grandmother. Sean put

and Mrs. Shaw to bring Elizabeth in for an examination this week, Dr.

and schedule her

shift instantly, our personal grievances

moved to take the call, but not before fixing me with

shower, Sean came to the

sleeping here tonight?"

you think I should sleep?" he retorted, his

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a good shower before getting into bed. I'm allergic to

"Stop being so passive-aggressive. Nothing

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just ignored him, falling onto the bed and

feel him standing by

the bathroom.

let out a sigh

chill had settled deep in the underground parking garage

fabric helped conceal my slowly changing figure. The sound of my

a change

He stood beside his Bentley, his critical

my wardrobe choices,"

edge of sarcasm. "Though I must say, you've been full of surprises

anger rise in my chest. "Speaking of

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