The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 103

Chapter 103: Another Ghost

Sean POV

I stepped out of the steaming shower, wrapping a plush hotel towel around my waist as water droplets traced paths down my chest.

My phone lit up on the nightstand-Christina's name flashing for what must have been

the fifth time that hour. I glanced at it with irritation before moving to the walk-in closet, the device falling silent only to light up again moments later.

A sharp knock at the suite's door interrupted my thoughts. With a sigh of irritation,

pulled on a pair of loose linen pants and left the closet door half-open.

"Mr. Shaw?” Sarah's voice carried through the door. "Miss Jordan is here to see you. She's

quite insistent."

My jaw tightened.

"Let her in,"

Christina stepped in front of me, looking as flawless as always

"Sean," she greeted, her voice a practiced melody of warmth and concern. "You haven't been answering my calls."

I moved past her to the bar, pouring a finger of scotch without offering her anything. "I've been busy."

Christina stood awkwardly in the center of the living area, her Louboutins sinking slightly into the plush carpet. "I've heard you've been drinking quite heavily lately, Sean. That

can't be good for your health."

"Yes." I took a slow sip, not elaborating further.

Christina walked over to me, her perfume overwhelming my senses as she drew near. With

a gentle but firm motion, she took the glass from my hand and placed it on the side table.

"Sean, you know I care about you," she said softly. "Drinking won't solve anything."

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Christina's smile strained at the edges as she tried again. "How have you been feeling?

Doctor Carter mentioned your last checkup showed improvement."

"I'm fine." I turned toward my bedroom, iPad in hand. "If that's all, I have emails to

address before dinner."

me, her composure cracking slightly.

been so distant lately."

threshold, not bothering to turn around. "Nothing's wrong. Everything is

Flashback

watching Christina's face transition from expectant hope to confusion, then

decision.

appreciate everything you've done," I said, keeping my voice calm and measured. "Especially saving my life during the yacht accident. I'll

edge of my desk. "But? I hear a

coming, Sean."

want," I continued, meeting her

I

isn't it?" Christina's voice trembled. "She left you, Sean. She chose Christopher

remained impassive. "This isn't about Angela. It's about being honest with you, and

politely but firmly turned away. Eventually, her approach shifted -from desperate pursuit to

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a gala six months after Angela's departure. “I

supportive friend who understood my mysterious melancholy, of becoming

efforts, nothing changed within me-I remained polite but distant, acknowledging her presence without truly

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auction tonight?" Christina asked, pulling me back to the present. "Victoria asked me to make sure you attend, and specifically requested that

needed was Victoria worrying about me again. Ever since Angela left, Victoria had repeatedly urged me to

in the past, Sean," she would

arrange for another companion to

more for my mother's sake

face brightened immediately. "Wonderful! I'll wear the Dior gown

occasion. The emerald color will look striking beside your

tuxedo."

turning back to my bedroom. "I'll

and the

stop outside the charity auction, and I caught sight of Christina

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her way toward me.

breathed, stepping forward and reaching for my

careful distance

of a step, causing her to stumble

reaching to assist her. "Perhaps you

fixed, though her eyes flashed with

you just hold onto me? You really can't bear

you?

in my expression, but after a moment, I extended my

mechanically.