The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 251

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 251: Her Body Knew Where She Belonged.

Sean POV

The moment her lips.

ps touched mine, I couldn't hear to separate from r

I turned onto my side, enger to deepen the kiss, but she suddenly ped hack as if startled,

"Don't move," Angela said firmly.

"What's wrong?" 1 asked, concerned

ed by her reaction.

"Your abdominal wound needs to stay flat," she explained, her voler softening. If you lie on your side, you'll put pressure on the injury Christopher caused."

Alright, I understand," I conceded, settling back against the pillows

Lexpected her to turn away, to maintain the careful distance she'd lept since her rescue. Instead, she surprised me by turning toward me, leaning over until her face hovered above mine.

For a heartbeat, we just looked at each other in the dim light. Then, with a gentleness that stole my breath, she lowered her lips to mine.

This was her first time initiating a kiss since I'd brought her back.

The shock of it paralyzed me momentarily before I responded, my hand moving to the nape of her neck, drawing her closer. Her lips were soft, hesitant at first, then increasingly certain.

When I felt her begin to pull away for air, I reluctantly released ber

okay?" she whispered, ber expression a mix of uncertainty and

I replied, unable to hide

smile

of Atlantic waves against the cliffside below the estate. The cool sea breeze drifted through the

come closer?

explained, my voice deliberately casual despite my yearning. "My body

then shifted toward me e with exquisite care, mind of my injury as she nestled against my side. Iter head came

settled, I felt

colored her cheeks, and her breathing changed-signs

past. Was

sent heat coursing through me, but I remained still, not wanting to

switched off the bedside lamp, plunging

hesitation fading as

1/3

Her Body

the shore. Inside, there was only

our breathing on the

my chest, her breathing gradually slowing as she

arm carefully placed around her shoulder, my fingers brushing the silk

in my arms, anxiety still clawed at my insides. The fear that had been my constant companion since her abduction refused to release

if I woke tomorrow to find this

found a way to take

night, Angela shifted in her sleep, umbling something

chest, her face

my chin. Even unconscious, she sought me

washed over

trauma, the

had chosen me,

realization brought a peace 1 hadn't felt