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 side, concern evident

he asked, following me into the

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replied, not slowing

off these past couple

past him.

happen?" he persisted, easily keeping stride

"Not interested. If I told

gossip, but I know how to keep secrets. Look at our company- barely anyone

indeed kept my connection to Sean remarkably quiet. Perhaps he was more trustworthy than I'd given

credit for.

Once

desk, arms crossed

what's really going on?" Marcus asked,

unsure where to begin or how much

ex-husband wanting to take the children?" Marcus

up. "How

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

in his situation, I'd probably want my children back as

wants to take them rather than

I scoffed.

must be

to

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Has resources, status. Wouldn't his involvement

shook my head vehemently. "No. He just wants to take them away. He has a girlfriend

"Angela, are you worried he'll have another

his suspicion, because his face

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