The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

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Chapter 146: Don't You Know How Annoying You Are?-2

No, Angela Popiled. "I just don't want to waste your time anymore

She paused, then added with unsettling calmness, "If you hadn't shown up unannounced, we wouldn't be having this conversation now, I'm... tired, Christopher,

"Tired? 1 echoed, surprised by the depth of pain her words inflicted

"Yes, tired. I've made it clear I don't have feelings for you, but you continue to pursue me. I spend energy every day managing this situation, and it's exhausting. Especially since returning to New York I don't have the patience for this anymore. Please stop wasting your time on me. Find someone who deserves your attention

Her words triggered something deep within me. A cold flash shot though my eyes as unbidden memories suddenly surfaced.

"Don't you know how annoying you are?" My mother's voice, sharp and cruel, echoed from my childhood. 'Is your world only about me? Why do you always cling to me? Go bother your father! You useless child, what are you telling me? It's because you're so worthless that he treats me this way!"

I could feel the cold marble floor beneath my knees, the icy water poured over my head, the sensation of nearly drowning in that apartment so many years ago.

voice trembled in my memory as my mother

tight my knuckles turned white. I struggled

internal turmoil. "I've been very clear. I hope from now on you'll

server approached with our order.

you," Angela responded, then walked out of the cafe without looking back. I watched her silhouette disappear into the night, feeling a

change in me-the sudden chill emanating from my body, the pallor that must have overtaken my

he asked, leaning closer with

suddenly, violently sweeping

cried out in pain stumbling backward. The café fell silent as other patrons turned to

me. I blinked, suddenly aware of my outburst and overcome with shame. I

terribly sorry," I said with genuine remorse. "I lost control. Are you hurt? I should take you to the hospital

reconcile the enraged man from moments ago with the

sir,"

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his sleeve to examine the injury, its arm was

concerns.