The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 214

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 214: He's My Rival, But Also My Friend

Angela Poy

That afternoon, I had just finished a phone call with Sophie when Sa

walked into the room.

sual, but I could see the strain beneath

"Thomas told me you were asking about Christopher." His tone was

quickly Thomas had reported our conversation. "Yes, I was concerned about

I turned slowly, surprised by how q

Sean's jaw lightened, a flash of hat crossing his features. "Is he that important to you!

"He supported me for five years." I answered carefully. "I don't want him to suffer unnecessarily."

"In your heart,” Seam pressed, his voice growing strained, is he more important than me?

1 sighed, recognizing the dangerous territory we were entering, "That's not what this is about."

"What if..." Sean moved closer, his eyes searching mine. "What if I had been the one who kidnapped you, not chosen to stay with him instead?"

The question caught me off guard, but my answer came without hesitation. Yes, you to right. If you

Í you had kidnapped me, I wouldn't stay with you either." I met his gaze steadily. "But that doesn't mean IOS him. If I stay with you, it's because I choose to, not because anyone forces me.

Sean's expression darkened, his eyes losing their usual confidence. He turned away.

"I see," he said quietly.

his shoulders slumping slightly.

1 headed for the door, feeling the weight of his disappointment but unwilling to compromise my principles.

"Angela, wait." His footsteps followed me.

impulsive just now. Don't be

back, my hand accidentally pushing against his abdomen. Sean's face contorted in pain, his body doubling

horrified at what I'd done. "I'm sorry, I didn't

managed through gritted teeth, but the spreading stain on

quickly, his expression grave

here? I just

looked between us accusingly. "What did you

bumped into something. Sean replied,

fatal, but it's not something to take lightly. Yin to take proper care of yourself." He glanced at me and the twins, who were watching anxiously from the doorway. "What abo Wilson? What about Aria and Ethan? Have you

despite my guilt.

If life like this."

eyes met mine, a flicker of understanding passing between

my

children might

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What if the worst

sorry," he said

redresting The wound

prepared to leave any peer

now," I said,

you going?" His

for

There was vulnerability in his voice

"But you're injured. Don't you

me make

His eyes held mige. "I want you

• with me,"

all last night, didn't

Im

d him.

my wrist and gently pulled me

on his lap, the unexpected intimacy making my cheeks warm. His arms encircled my waist, careful to maintain distance from his

back, his breath warm against my neck. The situation quickly became awkward as body responding to

probably move, I murmured, attempting

do."

he whispered, holding me gently but firmly. "I'll take care of what you

"What do you mean?"

I felt his

to know how Christopher is doing, right?" His voice was