The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 169

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.

papers to leave, Marcus appeared at

he asked, following me into

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is it?" I replied, not slowing

these past couple

past him.

stride with me. "Want

stopped abruptly, turning to face him. "Not interested. If I told you,

from concern to wounded dignity. "That's not fair. I may enjoy office gossip, but I know how to keep secrets. Look at our company- barely anyone knows about

chatty nature, Marcus had indeed kept my connection

credit for.

hesitated, then gestured toward my office. Once inside with the door

my desk, arms

really going on?" Marcus asked,

remained silent, unsure where to begin or

it about your ex-husband wanting to take

snapped up. "How did

replied with a shrug. "Don't forget, I'm a married man too.

situation, I'd probably want my children back as well. But

take them

scoffed. "That's

There must be

away, unwilling to explain the complicated

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leaned forward. "Your ex-husband is influential, right? Has resources, status. Wouldn't his involvement benefit

I shook my head vehemently. "No. He just wants to take them away. He has a girlfriend anyway-all this co-parenting talk is just a façade. He

immediately. "Angela, are you worried he'll have

confirmed his suspicion, because his face softened into

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