The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 178

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

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

suddenly, stealing whatever fight remained. I turned toward the window, watching the citghts

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

you," I replied

a moment, he asked carefully, "Did I respond to

us, simple

something like realization dawning. Angela, would you believe me

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

about it,” he pressed, urgency coloring his tone. “Would I really ignore something that important? We've

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

was the one you truly loved. Maybe you changed for

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172: The Text Message

flashing with sudden heat. "You

met his gaze

question rumbled from

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

I maintained my composure. "I confirmed the

bad," he suggested, his voice low but determined. "Or perhaps my phone wasn't in my

moment."

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

hung between us, neither willing to voice the

statement

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