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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 254: He Doesn't Want to See You

Angela Pov

e arrived at Christopher s estate, a security manager immediate approache

his expression professionally neutral.

A security manager approached us, his expression professionally neutral. "Mr. Shaw He nodded respectfully toward Sean

Sean returned the nod silently.

The man's eyebrows rose slightly. "I didn't expect you to come personally, sir."

His gare shifted to me, and understanding Immediately registered in his eyes. "Mr. Shaw, Mrs. Wilson, please wait a moment." Without further explanation, he turned and hurried into the house,

As we stood waiting, a familiar figure emerged from the side entrance, and my heart leaped unexpectedly.

"David!" I called out before I could stop myself.

David Chen looked up, surprise flashing across his features before he quickly masked it, approaching us with measured steps.

"Mrs. Wilson, he greeted me, his voice carrying a warmth that contrasted with the formal address.

He turned to Sean, his demeanor cooling noticeably. "Mr. Shaw, you're here."

"Hello," Sean replied, extending his hand with deliberate courtesy. "The been wanting to thank you personally for helping my wife in Europe"

David hesitated briefly before accepting the handshake. "No need to thank me. I just didn't want Christopher to make another

mistake."

The tension between them was palpable. I could feel years of history-David's loyalty to Christopher, his five years of working alongside me, and whatever complicated feelings had developed during that time-all condensed into that single reluctant

handshake.

silent. The awkward silence stretched for several seconds before David spoke

have you come to see Mr. Blake?"

I nodded. "Yes"

just asking about Christopher's condition, I could tell you what I know. But as for seeing him... I'm afraid that won't be

have shown on my face because David's

"Mrs.

why don't you wait a little longer? I'll go back inside and ask again. Perhaps I can

I asked, hope creeping

replied. "Let me

in the reception room, and I'll

manager who had escorted us to the reception room arranged for

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hand suddenly closed around mine. Startled, I looked up to find his eyes fixed intently on the cup, suspidon

cleared his throat awkwardly.

She needs to eat according to a strict schedule, and coffee

the cup down, offering the man an

without comment, but I could imaging what he was thinki recent events. The memory of my time as Christopher's captive hung in

waited in uncomfortable silence until, finally, David

Immediately.

"David.

responded, his tone

unable to

his head, disappointment evident

my lips together, accepting the message

Christopher just needs more time to think things through. He's not ready to see you

suddenly rose and placed his arm around my

her yet,

swallowed whatever I had been about to say and nodded in

me toward the door, I noticed David's

on my shoulder, something like resignation

aside. "There will be other

had taken only a

suddenly

turned back to David,

Mrs. Wilson?"

you," I said simply, but the words carried the weight of everything he had

The drive ba

back was quiet.

watching the trees pass by in a blur of greens and browns, the

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