Chapter 160

Chapter 160: Two Men, One Family

Angela POV

My heart pounded as we stood outside Christopher's luxury apartment building.

After what felt like an eternity, the door swung open. David, Christopher's personal assistant, greeted me with a warm smile.

"Ms. Wilson." His tone was welcoming and familiar.

"David, is Christopher inside?" I asked, unable to mask the urgency in my voice.

"Mr. Blake is in the-" David's words died on his lips as his gaze shifted behind me, registering Sean's imposing presence. The friendly smile vanished instantly, replaced by a guarded expression.

I barely noticed the change, my mind entirely focused on finding my children. I pushed past David into the foyer, moving quickly across the marble floor.

Sean moved to follow, but David instinctively stepped forward to block his path. "Sir, I'm not sure if-"

Sean's emerald eyes locked with David's, the intensity of his gaze so palpable it seemed to physically push the other man back. Without a single word spoken, David retreated, allowing Sean to enter.

The subtle aroma of polished wood and luxury enveloped me as I moved through the apartment. Then I heard it-Aria's distinctive laughter, bright and carefree, followed by a man's gentle voice.

I followed the sounds through the open glass doors leading to the terrace.

There they were.

Christopher sat in a plush outdoor chair, Aria perched on a cushioned bench

beside him, her small face lit with delight. Ethan sat across from them, his posture characteristically

more reserved.

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an assortment of gourmet pastries and

first, his watchful eyes widening slightly. "Aria, Mama's

she squealed, leaping from

embrace, breathing in her familiar scent mingled with chocolate. Relief crashed over me in waves as I held her solid, warm body against mine. Ethan approached more slowly, but I reached out an arm to include

our embrace.

Christopher said,

the chocolate smeared around her mouth. "Look at you," I said, attempting a light tone

a little piggy!" she protested indignantly.

his movements fluid and graceful as

he began, his tone genuinely apologetic. "I was passing by the school today and missed Ethan and Aria, so I decided to pick them up for a little while.

I hope I didn't cause you any

I could respond, Sean's voice cut through the air from

glance, silently pleading with him not to

momentarily a brief shadow crossing his

for that long?"

my oversight. It

interjected quickly.

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before shifting to Sean, then back to me. "You haven't had dinner yet, have

already arranged food at home. Everything would

Christopher nodded. "Let me have David drive you

be necessary," Sean interjected immediately, his

met Sean's. "I wasn't

Angela."

tension between them was palpable, like static electricity charging the air.

placing myself

assured Christopher. "I can

"If you're sure. Be safe, and call me

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