Chapter 185

She Left With His Baby The Billionaire's Secret Scandal 18

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 185: Wait For Me

Sean POV

The question caught me off guard.

"Marriage? I would certainly like that," I admitted, surprising myself with my candor. "Do you think you could help convince your mother, Aria?"

Before she could answer, Ethan appeared in the hallway. His expression-wary, calculating beyond his years-was a perfect mirror of Angela's when she felt threatened.

"Mr. Night, Aria and I have things to do. We're going back to our room now," he said firmly, extending his hand to his sister.

"But brother..." Aria protested.

"Now," Ethan insisted, casting me one last suspicious glance before leading her away.

Alone again, I leaned back against the sofa cushions. Ethan's protectiveness toward his mother and sister was instinctive. Despite never having a father figure, he'd assumed the role of family protector.

Under different circumstances, I might have felt proud of such behavior in my son.

wonder and regret in equal measure. I could understand Angela and Ethan's wariness and rejection. After all, what had I done in

determination. Angela's body still responded to mine. Somewhere beneath her anger and distrust, something of what we once shared remained. It was

heard keys jingling at the door and quickly rose to my feet. Angela entered, juggling two takeout bags, her expression shifting from preoccupation to surprise when

and awkward. And

averted. "Since you're feeling better, you should

of leaving, I closed it firmly,

eyes widened slightly. "What are

down, chuckling softly against her neck, breathing in her

so I'm not leaving. Not only am I staying, I'm going to pursue you twice

her suddenly. "Come

rooted, clearly processing my words. The confusion in her eyes told me she was wondering what

with the breakfast bag, I turned back and took it from her

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that,"

watching as I arranged everything on the table while maintaining a deliberately neutral expression. I could read her

"You bought enough for me too? And you said you wouldn't let

sounded hoarse-likely an aftereffect of last

crossed her arms, meeting my gaze calmly. "I

but today you'll have to share. I'll repay you double tomorrow, how

confidence into my tone, knowing it

noticed her glance toward the hallway. Following her gaze, I glimpsed

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