The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

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.

to leave, Marcus appeared at my side, concern

asked,

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I replied, not slowing

off these past couple

brushed past him.

persisted, easily keeping stride with me. "Want

him. "Not interested. If I told you, the entire company

but I know how to keep secrets. Look at

me pause. Despite his chatty nature, Marcus had indeed kept my connection to Sean remarkably

credit for.

hesitated, then gestured toward my office. Once inside with

my desk, arms crossed

on?" Marcus asked, settling into a

remained silent, unsure where to begin or how much to

it about your ex-husband wanting to take

snapped up.

with a shrug. "Don't forget, I'm a

probably want

to take them rather than

scoffed. "That's

must be

unwilling to

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is influential, right? Has resources, status. Wouldn't his

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

have another

have confirmed his suspicion, because