The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 103

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. "What's wrong?

been so distant lately."

not bothering to turn around. "Nothing's

Flashback

I sat behind my massive mahogany desk at Shaw Tower, watching Christina's face transition from expectant hope to confusion, then shock

decision.

done," I said, keeping my voice calm and measured. "Especially saving my life during the yacht

the edge of my desk. "But? I

coming, Sean."

you what you want," I continued, meeting her gaze

but I was

"She left you, Sean.

about Angela. It's about being honest with you, and

politely but firmly turned away. Eventually, her approach shifted -from desperate pursuit to patient waiting. She began attending

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six months after Angela's departure.

the supportive friend who

me-I remained polite but distant, acknowledging her presence without

***

pulling me back to the present. "Victoria

The last thing I needed was Victoria worrying about me again. Ever since Angela left, Victoria had repeatedly urged me to move forward, to

short to dwell in the past, Sean," she

Victoria would undoubtedly arrange for another companion to accompany me-she'd done it

for my mother's

"Wonderful! I'll wear the Dior gown I've

The emerald

tuxedo."

me," I replied, turning back to

back, listening to her retreating footsteps and the soft

the charity auction, and I caught sight of

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her way toward me.

she breathed, stepping forward and

careful distance between us as

caught on the edge of a step, causing her

not reaching to assist her.

remained fixed, though her eyes flashed

just hold onto me? You really can't

you?

expression, but after a moment, I

mechanically.

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