The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 96

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 96: The Twins

Angela Pov

-Year Later

"Mama, is it time? Can we start now?" Aria bounced on her toes, her dark curls dancing around her cheruble face as she peered up at me with wide, espectant eyes.

I checked the time on my phone before nodding. "Yes, sweetheart. The Instagram Live can start now." I adjusted the camera angle on the tripod, making sure the rustic Tuscan kitchen was properly framed behind my eager five-year-olds.

These cooking livestreams had been entirely Aria's idea-my little social butterfly had seen a child chef on television six months ago and declared she wanted to "be famous on the internet too. I always stayed carefully out of frame, preferring to keep my own face off social media.

"Remember our rules?" I asked, raising an eyebrow at both children.

"Be polite to viewers, Ethan recited solemnly, his emerald eyes serious as he straightened his little chef's hat. "No shouting. Follow the recipe steps."

"And have fun!" Aria added with a giggle, already reaching for her matching hat.

Fimiled, touching each of their cheeks affectionately. "Perfect. I'll be right here if you need me."

I stepped back, tapping the screen to start the broadcast. Within seconds, viewers began flooding in, sending cheerful greetings and heart emojis as the twins cooking show began.

"Buongiorno, everyone!" Aria waved enthusiastically, her smile revealing a missing front tooth. "Today, Ethan and I are making risotto ai frutti di mare!"

"That's seafood risotto, Ethan explained more formally, already measuring rice with practiced precision. "It's one of Mama's special recipes."

I watched from behind the camera, a warm glow of pride spreading through my chest.

The twins had taken to these weekly cooking sessions with surprising enthusiasm, each bringing their distinct personalities to the show that had unexpectedly gained a dedicated following over the past few months.

The broadcast continued smoothly until Aria, in her excitement to add the shrimp, accidentally knocked one onto the floor.

"Oh no!" Aria's bottom lip trembled as she stared at the fallen shrimp. She glanced up at the camera, then at her brother, eyes

suddenly swimming with tears.

Before I could intervene, Ethan was already beside his sister, his small hand on her shoulder.

"But you shouldn't eat the shrimp anyway. Remember what happened

face

lip quivered. "But

replied with a seriousness that seemed beyond his years.

watched the exchange with a mixture of amusement and something deeper, a faint ache

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felt a familiar tension

a beart shape with her

extravagant gifts. Id tried to block the account once, only to have both

about this anonymous donor made me uneasy,

while Ana added ingredients with flair. As they plated their creation and took ceremonial bites for the camera, the

said politely. "See you next

from their kitchen

asked, her

familiar scent-a mixture of baby shampoo and

Mr. Shadow sent a lot of gifts again. I

nodded, smoothing back his dark hair. So

wavy when it grew too long.

people just

favorite viewer, Aria announced, still clinging to my side. "He always watches, even when

My

Ethan's head. "How do you know

"His profile says so. Can

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like?" I asked, carefully setting aside my