The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 165

Chapter 165: Interests Can Be Inherited Too

Sean POV

The elevator doors opened, and I guided Aria and Ethan into my penthouse. Watching their small faces as they took in the expansive space filled me with an unfamiliar

nervousness.

I'd closed multibillion-dollar deals with less anxiety than I felt introducing my children to my home.

"Welcome,” I said, ushering them inside. "I hope you like it here."

Aria's eyes widened as she spun around, taking in the floor-to-ceiling windows and the impressive city view. Ethan remained close to her, his expression carefully guarded.

Thomas appeared from the kitchen, bowing slightly. "Everything is prepared, Mr. Shaw."

"Thank you, Thomas. That will be all for now."

After he left, I crouched down to the children's level. "I've arranged for a special dinner

tonight," I told them. "But first, I thought we might have some fun."

I led them down the hallway to what had once been a home office. The door slid open to reveal a room transformed-filled wall-to-wall with toys, games, and electronics. I'd instructed my assistant to purchase everything a five-year-old might possibly desire, cost

irrelevant.

Both children froze in the doorway, their expressions a mixture of disbelief and

awe.

"Mr. Night..." Aria whispered, her voice tiny with uncertainty. "Are all these things for Aria

and Ethan?"

"Of course," I replied, resting my hand lightly on her shoulder. "I want to become your father, so I need to do better. This is just the beginning. Go ahead, see if you like

anything."

I gently guided them into the room, then stepped back to observe their reactions. This

was uncharted territory for me-no business strategy or financial model could prepare me for winning over my own children.

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her brother's sleeve. "Ethan,

scanning the room cautiously. "Let's just look for now. Try not

touch anything."

scrunched in confusion. "Didn't Mr. Night buy them for us?" "He did,” Ethan conceded, his voice dropping to a near whisper. "But Mr.

control meant nothing in the face of this small

caution, broke away and made a beeline for a

airplane. Before Ethan could intervene, she had already torn open the

watching as her small fingers

like this one?" I

dream is to become a pilot when she grows

dream," I replied, unable to contain my surprise-and a sudden, overwhelming surge of

pilot's license, still flying my private jet

of

the years

proudly, then suddenly deflated. "But Mr. Night, some kids at school

keeping my voice gentle despite

listen to outdated ideas. If you love it and work hard for

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leaders in the world-the sky should be no different." I paused, then added, "Actually, I have a pilot's license myself. If you're really interested, I could teach

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widened. "You can

Private jets

Aria clapped her hands together. "Aria will work

I promised. "I'll take you to the airport sometime. You can sit in the cockpit, see how everything works. Maybe even

attention back to the model with renewed enthusiasm, I felt a warmth spreading through my chest. This

a gift.

attention to Ethan,

you,

He startled slightly. "What?"

of becoming a pilot. What's

of his custom-tailored shirt-one I'd had

for him. "I

that the truth, or you just don't want to tell me?

denied quickly, but his

somehow sensed the truth about Angela and

five years should allow. Winning his trust, I realized, would be more