The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

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Chapter 146

Chapter 146: Don't You Know How Annoying You Are?-1

Christopher Pov

"You went by yourself?" I asked, keeping my tone light despite the suspicion gnawing at me.

A noticeable pause. "Yes, I went alone."

The lie hung between us, invisible but palpable even through the phone

connection. I didn't need to see her face to know she was hiding something-her hesitation said everything.

She had gone with Sean.

The realization made my knuckles whiten around the phone.

"I see," I replied, forcing a smile into my voice that my face didn't mirror. had a proper conversation in days."

"I can't tonight,” she said quickly. "The children-

"Would you

like to meet for coffee tonight? We haven't

I interrupted smoothly. "We'll stay

I don't think

firmly before ending the call, refusing to give her another chance to reject

forced politeness in her smile. The café's ambient lighting cast soft

eyes.

hazelnut latte? Or perhaps the caramel macchiato?" I asked,

vanilla bean pastry that

sounds fine," Angela nodded, her

croissant? I've heard

impatience crossed her features. "Christopher, honestly, I don't need

noticed her growing irritation.

matter," she said, her polite mask slipping.

to the increasingly uncomfortable server.

and withdrew a small blue box,

their Christmas gifts,"

revealed an elegant brooch-a delicate design from this season's most exclusive collection, perfectly matching the beige

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recognized the thought behind the gift,

is beautiful, she said finally, offering

as I leaned forward slightly. I'm glad

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