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.

the hospital, Victoria mentioned Angela had gone missing. I

paused, his expression

found was...

What do you mean

Jennifer and a man named Mike-a former security guard who used to work Christina's events." Christopher's voice remained carefully neutral,

coincidence, don't

you think?"

suggestion hit me like

impossible. Christina

amber eyes fixed on me with unnerving intensity "Never orchestrate something like this? Then perhaps you can explain why her closest friend and former employee were holding

the color drain from my face as the implications

"You d

missing too.

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

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when

devastating accuracy. I had ignored several calls from

Christina

made my stomach

found her? The quion came out rougher

his cuffs with deliberate precision. "Long enough for her to realize that her husband

at my sides. "Watch yourself, Blake.

smile that made my blond boil. "Your marriage contract expires

that he knew about our arrangement felt like another betrayal. "Angela told

about that?

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