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

against his abdomen. Sean's face contorted in pain, his body

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

gritted teeth, but the spreading stain on

quickly, his expression grave as he

happened here? I just

between us accusingly. "What

bumped into something. Sean replied, avoiding my

head in disapproval. "Mr. Shaw, this wound might not be 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 considered what would happen to them if complications

voice firm despite my guilt.

If life like this."

eyes met mine, a flicker of understanding passing between us. I know. If

my

children might

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My Rival, But Also My

if

he said

finished redresting The

I prepared to leave

I said, moving toward the

you going?" His question halted

downstairs for a

with me?" There was vulnerability in his voice I rarely heard. Does being

"But you're injured. Don't you

me make

"I want you

• with me,"

with you all last night,

softly, Im injured. I

d him.

I could respond, Sean caught my wrist

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

warm against my neck. The

probably move, I murmured,

do."

gently but firmly. "I'll take care of

"What do you mean?"

I felt his

how Christopher is doing, right?" His voice was

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