The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 100

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 100: Whispers and Choices

Angela Pov

"I truly don't understand why Mr. Blake is so fond of her. A divorced woman with two children."

"She's clearly using her good looks, knowing exactly how Mr. Blake feels about her."

"You women are just too jealous. Mrs. Wilson is genuinely beautiful and carries herself with elegance."

Elegant? Hmph. She's nothing more than Mr. Blake's mistress."

"I heard Mr. Blake's father strongly disapproves of her. After all, the Blake family descends from Italian and British nobility. How could they possibly accept a divorced woman with two children?"

Their words stung, especially since I understood Italian perfectly after five years in the country. I stepped into the elevator, reminding myself that my main priority was taking care of my children. There was no need to cause a confrontation.

My phone rang just as I settled into the driver's seat. Sophie's name flashed on the screen, and I felt my mood instantly lighten.

"Sophie!" I answered warmly. "How are you?"

"Angela, guess who's coming to see you?" Sophie's excitement crackled through the line. "I'm in Milan for a fashion magazine assignment, and you're just a short drive away! I thought I'd surprise you and the kids!"

"Sophie!" I couldn't contain my delight. "That's wonderful! I'm heading home right now."

"Perfect! I'm already on my way to your place-should be there in about twenty minutes."

"You're always full of surprises," I laughed. "I'll see you soon."

***

I returned home to find Sophie already there, sitting on the terrace with the twins. Aria was perched on Sophie's lap showing her something on a tablet, while Ethan sat beside them, listening intently.

"Mama!" Aria spotted me first, leaping off Sophie's lap. Ethan followed with a bright smile.

"Sophie Auntie came to see us!" Aria announced, hugging my waist.

embraced them both. "What a

the

pulling

you,"

look good. Italian countryside

anything from New York?" Aria

"Aria," I admonished gently.

did!" Sophie laughed. "What kind of godmother would I be if I didn't spoil my favorite

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like his father's-serious Thank you for visiting, Auntie

formal by the day. Just like" She caught herself,

much!

latest LEGO

accepted their gifts with

spoil them terribly," I

"Though five years ago, I never imagined I'd become godmother to

my chest. "And I never imagined I'd suddenly become a mother to

me open

led

I had created from the ashes of my past-a life that held its own kind of

bedtime stories, with the twins tucked safely into their beds, Sophie and I retreated to my bedroom with glasses

wine.

cross-legged on my king-sized bed, the Tuscan moonlight streaming through the

waste time with small talk. "So, what's going on with you and Christopher? How far have you two gotten? Have you slept together yet?"

was teasing but pointed, her eyes glinting

expected Sophie to be so direct. My cheeks flushed

I fumbled

course we haven't," I said quickly, my voice a little

setting my wine glass on the

you. What I don't understand is

just friends," I replied

Sophie raised an eyebrow. "He caters to your every need, supports your every decision, and looks at you like you hung the moon. That's

don't work that

children. I can't just think about

as his own! He adores them," she countered. Then