The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 99

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 99: Without Giving You What You Really Want

Angela POV

The blue glow of my phone illuminated the darkened bedroom as I shred at the notification, NightShadow had finally responded to

my message.

You want to talk to me? About what?

Sintèle. Direct. Almost defensive. I sat up in bed, the silk sheets sliding away as I considered my response.

Yes, I'd like to know who's been so generous with my accepting them without knowing who you are,

ildren's channel. Your donations are substantial, and I'm not comfortable

I hit send before I could overthink it. The response came surprisingly quickly.

The children bring joy to many people. My donations are simply appreciation.

I frowned at the screen. Again, direct and spare with details. No personal information volunteered.

May I know what to call you, at least? Or how you discovered their channel?

The typing indicator appeared, disappeared, then reappeared.

You can call me Shadow. I found their channel by chance. Your daughter reminds me of someone I once knew.

My breath caught. There was something in the phrasing that made me uneasy. I glanced instinctively toward the twins bedroom, a protective surge running through me.

I appreciate your generosity, but the amount you've donated is excessive. I'd like

to return most of it. Could you provide account information?

Another pause, longer this time.

No need. Consider it an investment in their future.

The brevity was frustrating. Each response revealed nothing while provoking more questions.

The total is over $15,000 in six months. That's not a simple tip for a children's cooking show.

I waited, watching as the typing indicator appeared and disappeared several times. Finally:

I wasn't aware of the total. Keep it. They deserve it.

The dismissive tone about such a large sum of money suggested significant wealth. A Wall Street type, perhaps? The thought m. me tense, memories of that world-of Sean-surfacing unwanted.

I'll contact you tomorrow for account details. Goodnight, Shadow.

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I set the phone aside, knowing I wouldn't receive more tonight.

of pots and pans roused me from

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on a silk robe over my nightgown befor padding toward the kitchen. The marble floor felt cold against my bare feet as I rounded the corner and

the sight of me. The elegant lines of his Tom Ford white shirt contrasted with the deep

mid-forearm he arranged

his British-Italian accent mote ronounced in the

of hair behind my ear,

"Christopher. I wasn't expecting

to my bare feet, a small

his

is cold. You should wear

argument, I retreated

r slippers

shod

my

voice.

unable to keep the

nodded, satisfied, and pulled out a chair

busy with

your own breakfast."

your consulting work. I thought perhaps

Fresh croissants from the bakery in the village, sliced fruit arranged in a

didn't have to

He poured coffee into a delicate cup, adding

free time, he would come help me take care of the children. I

sleeping in today?"

late last night. Their cooking show ran longer than

late-night conversation with the mysterious Shadow.

concern.

growing impressively. Aria has quite the camera

of maternal pride. "Ethan balances her perfectly. He's so

Christopher observed with a

me you're considering returning to New York," Christopher

down his coffee cup. "To

about it," 1 admitted. "Not Lawrence Capital, but starting something of my own. A boutique advisory

interest. "That's

cautioned. "Just enough clients to be intellectually stimulating without taking too much time

twins."

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asked cafually. 'London would position you well

form und gande

administrative support..."

shook my head immediately. "Christopher, I appreciate the offer, I need to do this independently,

"Angela, you've never

I set down my fork, meeting

with my residency datas, the

he interrupted gently, 'In people I

of his generosity. "That's exactly why I need

own. 1 cent or wrong everything you offer