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?"

for calling so late," 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

from Sean?" I tried to keep

Mr. Shaw's security team in Europe

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

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

matter."

explanation but unwilling

softened, "please try to rest. I promise I'll contact

phone against

alarm jolted me awake the next morning. My heart raced as I checked my

something was wrong in Europe only

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The

Aria and Ethan as they played with the new toys she'd bought them,

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

I turned to her. Have you heard from Sean

Why

business trip can be. The time difference alone makes

about his work in

the truth about Christopher's kidnapping and David's disappearance. "Just some company matters that needed his personal

"Don't worry too much. Sean has always been capable of handling difficult situations. Once he completes his business, he'll contact you Though I must say," she added with a small smile, I'll remind him

get to the office," I

I'll take care of the children. Just make

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apparently informed my staff that I was on a