The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

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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.

not have the courage to admit what

shoulders

fight remained. I turned

I finally said, breaking the heavy silence that had settled between us.

you," I replied wearily, "telling you

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

word fell between us, simple yet weighted with

believe me if I told you I

I replied with a cold smile. "Since you never replied, it's convenient to

“Would I really ignore something that important? We've known each other since childhood. Am I really the type of person who

of his words. "We did know each other for years. I

Christina was the one you truly loved. Maybe

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Text Message from Five Years

eyes flashing with sudden

met his gaze directly.

from him like

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

I maintained my composure. "I confirmed the message was sent

the signal was bad," he suggested, his voice low but determined. "Or perhaps

moment."

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

question hung between us, neither willing to voice the obvious suspicion. The room fell

the statement with a yawn. "Can I

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