The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 181

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 181: Midnight Dilemma

Angela

POV

Just as I began to unbutton Sean's shirt, his hand shot up and seized my wrist. His grip was firm but not painful, startling me nonetheless.

"The washcloth and water are right here," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "Since you're awake now, you can handle this yourself... ah!"

My words ended in a gasp as Sean suddenly pulled me toward him. Before I could react, I found myself beneath him on the sofa, my wrists pinned above my head.

His face hovered inches from mine, his breathing labored but controlled.

"Sean, what are you doing?" I demanded, keeping my voice low despite my racing heart. The children were sleeping just down the hall-the last thing I needed was for them to witness this scene.

"Don't worry," he murmured, his voice strained. "I won't hurt you."

I could feel the heat radiating from his body, see the struggle playing out in his features-desire warring with restraint,

For a moment that seemed to stretch into eternity, neither of us moved. Then, his expression shifted.

The raw hunger in his gaze softened into something more controlled more deliberate. Slowly, he released my wrists and instead

cradled my face between his palms.

to expect. Sean leaned down, and I felt my heart thunder against my ribs. But instead of claiming my lips, he pressed a gentle kiss

sudden force that I barely registered his movement. He staggered to his

the hallway leading to my

later, I heard the shower spray come to life-the unmistakable sound of cold water blasting

pressed my palm against the

come in," he growled, his voice

the door, irritation creeping

there."

came except for

hear me?" I raised my

I turned away,

living room, collecting Sean's water glass to take to the kitchen. After washing it thoroughly, I checked on the twins. Aria and Ethan remained peacefully

I found myself back at the bathroom door. The water was still running-how long did he intend to stay

again, more insistently this

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Chapter 181: Midnight Dilemma

hear muffled sounds-controlled, stifled neises that could have been pain or something else entirely.

to the living room, wrapping myself in a cashmere

door, pounding on it

heart-stopping moment of silence, I heard the lock click. I pushed the door open and stepped into the steamy

bathroom.

clung to his forehead in wet strands, and his lips had taken on a bluish tinge that alarmed me. I knelt beside

murmured, my fear manifesting as anger.

with exhaustion. The temperature of his skin told me the drug's effects had passed,

turrfed on the shower again,

in thick, swirling clouds that blurred the bathroom's edges and fogged