The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 266

The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 266: No Chat History On My Phone

Angela POV

"When did you say that? I asked, frowning. "Why would we have such a strange mile? Just because I'm a wife and mother now, does that mean I can't have friends?

Sean's expression shifted uncomfortably before quickly softening in a smile. "The rules for our home can be whatever you want

them to be from now on.

He pulled out his phone and sent a quick message. I'll have the sto prepare the guest room for Sophie."

When Sophie returned from the airport restroom, I heamed at her.

"Great news! The guest room is all ready for you." Without thinking, wrapped my arms around her. "And I'll sleep with you tonight -just like old times!"

Sophie stiffened slightly before awkwardly returning my hug. "Sure that would be nice."

I caught Sean giving Sophie a pointed look, which she pretended not to notice.

In the car heading home, I directed Sean to take the front passenger seat—a position he rarely occupied in his own vehicle, Sophie and huddled together in the back, arms linked as we shared gossip and laughed about old times.

"Are women nowadays really putting their girlfriends above their husbands?" Sean remarked dryly, glancing back at us with a raised

yebrow.

Peter, our driver, chuckled knowingly. "You think that's bad, Mr. Shaw? My fiancée once kicked me out of our apartment at midnight so she could host a pajama party with her friends!"

Sophie rolled her eyes dramatically. "Oh please! Aren't you men constantly abandoning your dinners and school events have you missed because of urgent business meetings, Sean?"

"Well, that s-Sean began defensively.

r wives and children for work? How many

Peter laughed from the driver's seat. "Okay, okay, you win this round My fiancée makes the same ment whenever I complain. about her girls' nights,"

The tension dissolved into laughter, and even Sean's reflection in the rearview mirror showed a reluctant smile. The atmosphere in the car lightened considerably as we continued our journey home, with Sophie launching into another story about her adventures in

Milan

The guest room in our Park Avenue apartment was clean and welcoming, with fresh sheets-and towels neatly arranged. A small vase of flowers sat on the nightstand, adding a simple touch of elegance.

our maid is different," Sophie observed casually as we entered the apartment.

"Is she?" I responded, genuinely surprised by this piece of information

I used to be Sarah. She was quite close to you."

frowned slightly. "If we were close, why would I have replaced her

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household staff.

before dismissing the thought change in lentebold staff hardly seemed significant

first?" I asked, changing

shower after that long

later, pink-cheeked and wrapped in a fluffy robe, Sophie stopped short at the sight of me already nestled comfortably

voice held

done?" I patted the space beside

about this arrangement? Sophie

would he be?" I

night." She smirked. "If I

own private

time."

night. If he dares complain, I'll give

of my

mind!"

chatted like old times, with Sophie sharing funny stories from her fashion magazine work, mimicking difficult photographers

absolute worst. Complete workaholic and tyrannical editor-in-chief. I've submitted

same Charles who's

edly just y

I teased, recalling Sean's

was about to retort when her phone rang.

"Sorry, I need to take

no immediate response came, she frowned.

mouthed "who?" but Sophie held up a finger,

me to w

wait

"Charles?" she tried again.

a deep voice through the speaker. "Have you arrived at

I'm staying at a friend's place tonight." Sophie replied. "Is something wrong? Issues with the layout

on vacation, we can

staring at her phone with a

into work matters!"

workaholic!"

Im on vacation, and he's still trying

your projects

situation.

went to Emma, who's

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why would he call you stead of her? I wondered aloud. If

contact the editor

currently handling 17"

closed it again, apparently considering this

I suggested gently, he was just checking to make sure