The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

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.

Victoria mentioned Angela had gone missing. I tried

paused, his expression

found was...

What do you mean

kidnappers were Jennifer and a man named Mike-a former security guard who used to work

coincidence, don't

you think?"

suggestion hit me like

Christina

"Never orchestrate something like this? Then perhaps you can explain why her closest friend

drain from my face as the

"You d

understand. Christina was missing too. I was looking

convenient timing, wasn't it? While you were searching

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when

home with devastating accuracy. I had ignored

Christina

realization made

been missing before you found her?

her to realize that her husband

clenched into fists at my sides. "Watch yourself, Blake. Sie still my

curved into a knowing smile that made my blond boil. "Your marriage contract

that he knew about our arrangement felt like another

about that?