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.

My childhood voice trembled in my memory as

my lower lip unconsciously, my hands clenched into fists so tight my knuckles turned white. I struggled to contain the emotions threatening to

to my internal turmoil. "I've been very clear. I hope from

stood. A server approached with our order.

back. I watched her silhouette disappear into the night, feeling a cold emptiness spread

the pallor that must have overtaken my

alright?" he

away!" I exploded suddenly, violently sweeping the tray from his

and skin. He cried out in pain stumbling backward. The café fell silent

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

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

he struggled to reconcile the enraged man from moments ago with the polite

sir," he

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