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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terrace table was adorned with an assortment of gourmet pastries and

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

around, her curls bouncing as she spotted me. "Mama!" she squealed, leaping from her seat

tight 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

our embrace.

said, his voice

you," I said, attempting a light tone despite my still-pounding heart.

not a little piggy!" she protested indignantly.

movements fluid and graceful

school today and missed Ethan and Aria, so I decided to pick them up for a little while. I

I hope I didn't

respond, Sean's voice cut through the air from behind me. "Not trouble- just hours

a warning glance, silently

in front of the children. Christopher's expression flickered momentarily a brief shadow crossing his features-before his composed

were searching for that long?"

my oversight. It

I interjected quickly. "These

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before shifting to Sean, then back to me. "You haven't had dinner yet, have you? Why not stay and

forcing a smile. "I've already arranged food at home. Everything would go to waste

Christopher nodded. "Let me have David

won't be necessary," Sean interjected immediately, his tone brooking no argument. "I'll take

they met Sean's. "I wasn't asking

Angela."

palpable, like static electricity charging

myself subtly

it's fine," I assured Christopher. "I can

conceded with a graceful nod. "If you're sure. Be safe,

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