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.
appeared at my
asked, following me into the
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replied,
these past couple
brushed past
keeping stride with me. "Want to
If I told you, the entire company would
I may enjoy office gossip, but I know how to
me pause. Despite his chatty nature, Marcus had indeed kept my connection to
credit for.
gestured toward my office. Once inside with the door closed,
desk, arms crossed
really going on?" Marcus asked, settling into
to begin or how much
about your ex-husband wanting
head snapped up. "How
he replied with a shrug. "Don't
probably want my children back
take them rather than
I scoffed.
There must be a
looked away, unwilling to explain
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influential, right? Has resources, status.
them away. He has a girlfriend anyway-all this
he'll have another woman become a stepmother to your
have confirmed his suspicion, because his face softened
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