The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 220

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.

I was impulsive just now. Don't

back, my hand accidentally pushing against his abdomen. Sean's face contorted in pain, his body doubling over as he clutched at his

what I'd done.

he managed through gritted teeth, but the spreading stain on his bandage told a

his expression grave as

happened here? I

between us accusingly. "What did you

Sean replied, avoiding my

yourself." He glanced at me and the twins, who were watching anxiously from the doorway. "What abo Wilson? What about Aria and Ethan? Have

firm despite my guilt. "From now on,

If life like this."

a flicker of understanding passing between

my

children might

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My Rival, But Also My

What if the

he

finished redresting

prepared to leave

I said, moving toward the

you going?"

downstairs for a

don't want to stay with me?" There was vulnerability in his

"But you're injured.

me

"I want you

• with me,"

with you all

he said softly, Im injured. I need

d him.

I could respond, Sean caught my

on his lap, the unexpected intimacy making my cheeks warm.

back, his breath warm against my neck. The situation

should probably move, I murmured,

do."

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

"What do you mean?"

I felt his

His voice was surprisingly gentle. "Tll investigate and let you know his

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