Chapter 163

Chapter 163: He Didn't Show Up At The Engagement Party

Angela POV

I quickened my pace as I entered the subway station, unable to resist glancing over my shoulder to check if Sean had followed me.

The morning crowd provided welcome camouflage as I scanned the entrance.

Nothing.

No sign of his tall figure or those penetrating green eyes.

A sigh of relief escaped my lips.

Disappointment? I shook my head, annoyed at my own traitorous feelings.

What was wrong with me? This was exactly what I wanted-Sean Shaw out of my sight.

I purchased my ticket and descended to the platform, pushing aside those conflicting emotions with practiced efficiency.

Hours later, I sat in my office, staring blankly at spreadsheets that should have

commanded my full attention.

"Angela? Angela?"

I blinked, suddenly aware that everyone at the conference table was staring at me.

"I'm sorry," I said, straightening in my chair. "Could you repeat that?"

The meeting continued, but my focus remained elusive. I nodded mechanically at appropriate intervals, contributed the minimum required comments, and exhaled with

relief when it finally concluded.

gathered my papers to leave, Marcus appeared at my side, concern evident in his

got a minute?" he asked,

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I replied,

past couple days.

brushed past

happen?" he persisted, easily keeping stride with me. "Want to

him. "Not interested. If I told you,

I know how to keep secrets. Look

kept my connection to Sean

credit for.

Once inside with

my desk, arms crossed

on?" Marcus

silent, unsure where to begin or how much

your ex-husband wanting to take the children?" Marcus

head snapped up. "How

guess," he replied with a shrug. "Don't forget,

want my

to take them

I scoffed.

There must

unwilling to explain the complicated

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Has resources, status.

wants to take them away. He has a girlfriend anyway-all this co-parenting talk

caught the word immediately. "Angela, are you worried he'll have another woman become a

because his face softened into a

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