The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 190

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 190: Picnic Invitation

Angela POV

I stretched larily, surprised by how well I'd slept.

After Sean's visit yesterday, I'd expected to toss and turn all night, haunted by memories of our shared past. Instead, I'd fallen into a deep, dreamless sleep.

1 padded across the cool floor toward the kitchen, tying my silk robs Highster around my waist.

The twins would be up soon, eager for breakfast and weekend actives. An I placed whole wheat bread into the imported toaster, the doorbell chimed unexpectedly.

Frowning slightly, I moved to the security pansel, tapping the screen activate the

camera.

My breath caught when I saw who was standing in the hallway.

Christopher Blake's familiar figure appeared on the monitor, his posture relaxed as he waited patiently.

Thesitated for several seconds before pressing the unlock button.

"Christopher, what are you doing here?" I asked as I opened the door, unable to keep the surprise from my

y voice.

He smiled that charming smile that had comforted me through countless difficult days. "What, haven't seen me in a while and suddenly I'm not welcome anymore?"

"Of course not..." I stepped aside to let him in, watching as he smoothly slipped off his leather oxfords and put on the guest slippers by the door-a gesture so familiar it made my chest ache with a mixture of guilt and fondness.

"So," Christopher said, making himself comfortable in my living room "any plans for today with the kids? It's the weekend, after all. You should all be free, right?"

"The weekend?" I blinked, momentarily confused. With the week's chaos, I'd completely lost track of time.

Christopher chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Don't tell me you forgot it's Saturday? You're working too hard, Angela. You need to rest occasionally."

An awkward silence fell between us. I hadn't seen Christopher since rejecting his proposal, since telling him his feelings were "annoying." The memory made me wince internally. He'd been nothing but supportive of me and the children for years, and I'd been unnecessarily cruel in pushing him away.

silence, his tone deliberately casual, 'now that we can't be a couple, can we at least still

I replied quickly. "If you want, we can

question caught me off

if I say I don't

"What?"

to be your friend? Would you just treat me like a stranger then?" His gaze

my shoulder lightly and laughed. I'm just teasing. Why so

joke around?'

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Chapter 190: Picnic Invitation

tension

friend Angela and her two

plenic in

words: Wait for me. He'd promised to contact me after handling his affairs, but who knew home long that might

hesitation.

can't wait, I decided. If Seap needed me, he could fall. Thank you for still wanting to he friends, We'd

join you."

since

genuinely this time. "Why don't you ask them

details,

echoed down the hallway, torning sunlight filled the room as we discussed picnic d Christopher explaining he'd

heard your father is trying to arrange some meetings for you?

They're introducing me to some suitable

promising candidates?" I asked lightly, ignoring the twinge in my chest. "Not yet, but I'm not in a rush. The right person will come along

in my

eyes never leaving mine.

something you have to fight for, after

into our drive, something strange happened. Aria, usually energetic and talkative during car rides,

Aria is sleepy... she mumbled, rubbing h her eyes

didn't you just wake up? How are you tired already?" I rased, but a hint

hold her, Christopher offered, reaching across to take Aria from me. Almost simultaneously, Ethan's head drooped against my

frowned, stroking Ethan's hair. "They don't usually fall asleep

his arms as she went limp with sleep. Children often get drowsy in

normal."

a vague unease settling in my stomach. "They usually stay awake for much

good for them," Christopher replied smoothly. "By the time they