The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 172

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 172: The Text Message from Five Years Ago

Angela POV

Sean carefully laid me on the hospital bed, his movements gentle as he tucked the blanket around me. My head throbbed beneath the bandages, a constant reminder of the evening's chaos.

"You can leave now," I said, my voice strained but determined. "I'm fine.”

He glanced toward the twins, still curled together on the sofa across the room. "Even if you don't need care, the children do."

I felt a flare of indignation burn through my exhaustion. "Why are you suddenly trying to take my children? Why this sudden interest in being the perfect father?"

The question that had haunted me for five years suddenly burned on my tongue, demanding release.

"You were the one who didn't want them in the first place!"

His brow furrowed, confusion flickering across his features. "What are you talking about? I never said I didn't want children."

A bitter laugh escaped me. "Don't pretend, Mr. Shaw. Just because you didn't say it aloud doesn't mean it wasn't your decision."

Sean's fingers drummed lightly against the edge of my bed. "If I didn't say it, then how exactly was it my decision?"

I couldn't believe his audacity. After everything that had happened, he still couldn't admit the truth. My voice trembled slightly despite my efforts to control it.

have the courage

admit to something I never did?" His shoulders tensed, voice dropping lower. "Whatever you think happened, you're

stealing whatever fight remained. I turned toward the window,

finally said, breaking the heavy silence that had settled between us. Sean's eyes

I replied wearily,

brow furrowed in concentration. After a moment, he asked carefully, "Did I respond

fell between us, simple yet weighted with five years

something like realization dawning. Angela, would you believe me if I told

with a cold smile. "Since you never

pressed, urgency coloring his tone. “Would I really ignore something that important? We've known

sting of his words. "We did know each

don't they? Christina was the one you truly

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The Text Message from Five Years

flashing with sudden heat. "You

met his gaze directly. "Didn't

question rumbled from him like

surprisingly gentle. "About that text-l honestly didn't know. If I didn't respond, it's because I truly

my composure. "I confirmed the message

low but

moment."

skeptically. "Your own phone wasn't in your possession? Who would

voice the obvious suspicion. The room fell silent

finally, punctuating the statement with a yawn. "Can