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

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

at what I'd done. "I'm sorry,

but the spreading stain on his bandage

expression

here? I just

yesterday." He looked between

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

my voice firm despite my guilt. "From now on, don't

If life like this."

understanding passing between

my

children might

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He's My Rival, But Also My

What if the worst

he

redresting The wound and

to leave any

now," I said, moving toward

going?" His question halted

for a

with me?" There was vulnerability in his voice I

it's not that, I answered honestly. "But you're injured. Don't you need

with me

His eyes held mige. "I want you to stay

• with me,"

all last night,

he said softly, Im injured. I

d him.

I could respond, Sean caught my wrist

lap, the unexpected intimacy making my cheeks warm. His

heartbeat against my back, his breath warm against my neck. The situation quickly became awkward as

I murmured,

do."

firmly. "I'll take care of what you want to

"What do you mean?"

I felt his

how Christopher is doing, right?" His voice was surprisingly gentle. "Tll investigate and let you know