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?"

I said, 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

from Sean?" I tried to keep my voice

Mr. Shaw's security team in Europe this morning. They reported everything was

heart sank. "So you haven't actually spoken to Sean

Wilson. From what I understand, Mr. Shaw is fully focused on locating Mr. Chen. He's been quite... preoccupied with

matter."

lip, unsatisfied with his explanation but unwilling to push

Wilson," Thomas's voice softened, "please try to rest. I promise

against

jolted me awake the next morning. My heart raced as

that something was wrong in Europe only intensified with

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Aria and Ethan as they played with the new toys she'd bought them, Keeing the clutares there I swallowed my worries, unwilling to speak freely in front

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

Manhattan skyline stretching before us, I turned to her. Have you heard

Why do you ask? "I'm worried.

you know how business trip can be. The time difference alone makes communication difficult. I'm

about his work in Europe?" she asked, studying

about Christopher's kidnapping and David's disappearance. "Just some company

business, he'll contact you Though I must say," she added with a small smile, I'll remind him that he should pay more attention to his family. Good wives like you are

office," I

of the children. Just make sure you take

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apparently informed my staff