The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 219

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 219: The Unexpected Call

Angela Pov

Midnight had settled over New York as I sat on the edge of my bed, phone in hand.

My finger hovered over Sean's contact information. Sighing, I clicked the red button, canceling the call before it could connect.

I reasoned with myself that Sean was probably busy searching for David or handling some aspect of the Christopher situation. Better to wait until he had time to properly talk.

In the bathroom, steam swirled around me as I showered, but even here, my eyes kept drifting to my phone resting on the counter.

For nearly an hour after, I sat wrapped in a towel, checking for notifications every few minutes.

"This is ridiculous," I muttered, vigorously towel-drying my hair while still glancing at the silent device.

Even after sliding beneath the cool sheets, my mind refused to quiet

Why was I so worried? Sean was more than capable of handling himself. He had resources, security teams, and years of experience navigating difficult situations.

Yet something felt wrong-a persistent unease I couldn't shake.

After another restless hour, I gave up and called Thomas Smith.

"Mrs. Wilson?" His voice was thick with sleep. "Do you need something?"

guilt washing over me. "Did I wake you?" "It's fine," he assured me, clearing his throat. "As Mr. Shaw's assistant, I'm available whenever you

you... heard anything from Sean?" I tried to

spoke with Mr. Shaw's security team in Europe this morning. They reported everything was proceeding according to

"So you haven't

what I understand, Mr. Shaw is fully

matter."

with his explanation but

"please try to rest. I promise I'll

phone against my chest,

next morning. My heart raced as

something was wrong in

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The

with the new toys she'd bought them, Keeing the clutares there

step onto the terrace for a moment? the suggested, smoothly rising from her

with the Manhattan skyline stretching before us, I turned to her.

since we arrived in New York. Why do you ask? "I'm worried. He hasn't contacted me in

"Angela, you know how business trip can be. The time difference alone makes communication difficult. I'm sure he's

tell you about his work

reveal the truth about Christopher's kidnapping and David's disappearance. "Just some company matters

completes his business, he'll contact you

should get to the office," I

children. Just make

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long absence. Sean had apparently informed my staff that I was on a business trip to Europe, and no one