The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 216

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 216: I Need You to Come Back

Angels POV

I folded Aria's favorite purple dress and tucked it into the suitcase, my movements methodical as I packed our belongings.

The spacious suite in the Shaw family's European safe house had been our sanctuary for the past few days, but it was time to return to New York-without Sean.

"Mommy, when will Mr. Night come back?" Aria asked, her small fingers clutching her stuffed rabbit as she watched me from the edge of the bed.

"I'm not sure, sweetheart," I replied, carefully keeping my voice neutral. "He has some important matters to handle here first."

Her lower lip protruded slightly. "But will he come say goodbye before we go to the airport?"

I paused, my hands stilling on a half-folded shirt. Sean had left hour ago, after arranging our flight home and instructing Thomas to accompany us. He'd made it clear he wouldn't be seeing the children again before our departure.

"Mr. Night has many things to take care of," I explained gently. "But once he finishes here, he'll come find us in New York."

"Promise?" Aria's eyes widened, searching my face for reassurance.

"I'm sure he will,"

Ethan, who had been quietly arranging his books in a small backpack, looked up. "Mom, do you know what Mr. Night is doing?"

"He's helping some people who need assistance."

The image of David-who had risked everything to help us escape-flashed

through my mind. I hoped Sean would find him.

An hour later, a soft knock interrupted my final preparations.

came through the door. "We

"We'll be right there."

hadn't forgotten anything. "Come along, children. It's time

efficiently took charge of our luggage, his movements reminding

opening doors, always a step behind Christopher yet somehow

noticed my expression. "Mrs. Wilson,

thought aside. "Yes, I'm fine. Let's go."

led the children downstairs while I followed

everything that had transpired since our escape

Christopher's island.

a hand suddenly pulled

room.

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Need You to

nearly screamed until a palm covered my mouth. My initial panlebsided as I recognized the familiar scent and

Sean.

from my mouth, only to be replaced by urgent lips. I didn't need to see his face

goodbye," I whispered,

go," he murmured, his hand cupping my cheek. "Every time I look

side. Like now."

such tenderness it made my heart ache. The contrast between his gentle touch and the fierce

what I even wanted

meet them-our children. They've already lost

blinked, caught off guard by this sudden shift. "You're always rushing to

admitted, vulnerability threading through his words. "Your silence makes me nervous. Does this mean you're willing to let them

considered for a moment. After everything we'd been through, this seemed like a

His voice

contact information. Once we're back in New York, I'll arrange a

give you all the information," he promised, his fingers gently

us. "Where did Mommy go? This is my suitcase, but Mommy

said, trying to pull away. "They're looking for