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.

both. "What a wonderful

looking every bit the Manhattan

"Surprise she said before pulling me

missed you," I

look good. Italian countryside life agrees with

you bring us anything from New

"Aria," I admonished gently.

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

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Whispers and

eyes—so like his father's-serious Thank you

more formal by the day. Just like" She caught herself, then turned back to the children. "You two

much!

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twins accepted their gifts

them terribly,"

what godmothers are for!" Sophie winked. "Though five years ago, I never imagined

I never imagined I'd suddenly become a mother

you help me open my Barbie?" Aria asked

Sophie agreed, led away by my

go with mixed emotions. These moments were the life I had created from the ashes of my past-a life that

the twins tucked safely into their beds, Sophie and I retreated to my bedroom

wine.

bed, the

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

teasing but pointed, her eyes glinting with

to be so

and I fumbled to

said quickly,

sighed, setting my wine glass on the nightstand. "I overheard some things at his office

has eyes for you. What I don't understand is why you keep him at arm's

just

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 not friendship-that's devotion. He's gorgeous, wealthy,

don't work that

I have children. I

He adores them," she countered. Then she leaned