Chapter 82

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 82: You Probably Won't Get Another Chance

Sean Pov

"Angela, are you hurt? Is it setions? The words tumbled from my lip as I burst into the hospital room. The sight of her lying in the bed, looking so fragile against the stark white sheets, made my theft constrict painfully.

But Angela's response wasn't what I expected. She barely glanced my direction, her face a mask of careful indifference.

"The fine,” she said quietly, her voice carrying a chill that made me pause mid- step.

The scene before me-Angela in the hospital bed, Christopher standing gourd like some self-appointed protector-made something dark and possessive rear up inside me.

Without thinking, I moved toward Angela. "We need to get you checked properly-

"That won't be necessary, Angela cut nie off, her voice tight with ban-ly contained emotion. The doctors have already examined me thoroughly. She shifted slightly, wincing as the movement pulled at her injured wrists. "I'm quite tired now. I'd like to rest."

The dismissal in her tobe was unmistakable. Christopher cleared his throat softly. "Perhaps we should continue our discussion

outside?"

I wanted to refuse, to stay by Angela's side, but one look at her closed expression told me she meant what she said. With a tight nod, I followed Christopher into the hallway, the door closing behind us with a soft click

"How did you find her?" I demanded without preamble.

Christopher leaned against the wall, his usual impeccable appearance showing signs of strain.

on my way to visit Elizabeth, actually. When I arrived at the hospital, Victoria

paused, his

found

What do you mean

used to work Christina's events." Christopher's voice remained carefully neutral,

coincidence, don't you

you think?"

suggestion hit me like a

impossible. Christina

something like this? Then perhaps you can explain why her closest friend and former employee were holding your wife captive

felt the color drain from my face as the implications sank

"You d

was missing too.

wasn't it? While you were searching for Christina, Angela was being attacked. Did

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phone when

ignored several calls from Angela's

Christina

realization made my stomach

Angela been missing before you found her?

with deliberate precision. "Long enough for her to realize that her husband was too busy chasing after

my sides. "Watch

made my blond boil. "Your marriage contract

our arrangement felt like another betrayal. "Angela told you

about that?

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