The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 257

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 257: Perplexing Loyalty

Angela Pov

Please wait a moment longer, Mrs, Wilson. I'll speak with Mr. Blake gain. I think he actually wants to see you, but..." David's volen trailed off as he searched for the right words. "Just give me a few nuhutes."

I watched as David hurried back toward the main building of Christopher's private estate.

Sean and I waited patiently at the entrance, the afternoon sun wargalust my skin.

The sprawling grounds were immaculately maintained, with not a blade of grass out of place-a perfect reflection of Christopher's

controlled nature.

Suddenly, a tremendous crash echoed from the second floor. I jumped, ny heart racing as the sound reverberated through the quiet

estate.

Sean immediately pulled me into his protective embrace, his arms wrapping securely around me. "It's okay," he whispered against my hair, but I could feel the tension in his body,

I noticed that none of the security personnel moved to investigate the noise. They remained at their posts, expressions unchanged, as if they'd expected the disturbance. Their reaction-or lack thereof only heightened my anxiety.

When David finally returned, I was still rattled.

"David? What happened up there?" I asked, unable to hide the tremor in my voice.

"Nothing to worry about, Mrs. Wilson. Someone probably

breath, willing my

of apology as he delivered Christopher's response. "He's being stubborn, Mrs. Wilson. He still

prepared myself for this outcome, disappointment still washed over me. I looked at David, remembering everything he'd risked to help me

forget what you did for me in Europe," I said quietly.

my mind as I recalled the violent crash wed heard moments ago. "That loud noise earlier... Christopher seems

softened slightly. "Mrs. Wilson, you needn't worry about me. I have my own reasons. As for Mr. Blake, he won't harm me.

me. Even after helping me escape

need anything, please find me. That promise doesn't expire," I emphasized, studying his

to remain so loyal to Christopher, especially after everything that had happened. The human heart truly was

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a glance with Sodh, 'Should we go back

you decide, Sean replied,

"Since he doesn't wish to see, we'll take

leaving, 1 looked up toward a window on the second floor. Something told me Christopher

slightly, but it might have been my

left the estate without further delay, our car quickly passing

comfortable silence as Thomas drove us along the smooth

the car: "Are you sure this is

on the highway, it

in thought as Thomas

watching the scenery blur past, I realized something about Christopher's

know," I said, breaking the silence,,"even if he doesn't want to me,

at me, eyebrow raised in