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?"

sorry for calling so late," I said, guilt washing over me. "Did I wake you?" "It's fine," he assured me, clearing his

heard anything from Sean?" I tried to keep

before answering. "I spoke with Mr. Shaw's security team in Europe this morning.

you haven't actually spoken to Sean

understand, Mr. Shaw is fully focused on locating Mr. Chen. He's

matter."

lip, unsatisfied with his explanation but unwilling to push further. “I

to rest. I promise I'll

hanging up, I clutched my phone against my chest,

morning. My heart raced as I checked my phone-still no messages

unshakable feeling that something was wrong in Europe

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The Unexpected

as they played with the new toys she'd bought them, Keeing the clutares there I swallowed my worries,

we step onto the terrace for a moment? the suggested,

I turned to her. Have

Why do you ask? "I'm worried. He hasn't contacted

can be. The time difference alone

his work in

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

too much. Sean has always been capable of handling difficult situations. Once he completes his business, he'll contact you Though I must say,"

to the office," I said, checking my

children. Just make

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firm, everything looked surprisingly normal despite my week- long absence. Sean had apparently informed my staff that I was on