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. You might want to ask

considered her words for a moment before dismissing the thought change in lentebold staff hardly seemed significant

shower first?" I asked, changing

shower after

the bathroom later, pink-cheeked and wrapped in a fluffy robe, Sophie stopped short

voice held a note of

beside me. "Come on, the

upset about this arrangement? Sophie

he be?" I

She smirked. "If I weren't here, you two would be enjoying

own private

time."

"It's just one night. If he dares complain,

of my

mind!"

with Sophie sharing funny stories from her fashion magazine work, mimicking difficult photographers and

worst. Complete workaholic and tyrannical editor-in-chief. I've submitted my resignation three times, and

same Charles

edly just y

boss'?" I teased,

was about to retort when her phone rang. Glancing

"Sorry, I need to

When no immediate

"who?" but Sophie held up a finger,

me to w

wait

"Charles?" she tried again.

deep voice through the speaker. "Have you arrived

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

were some minor problems, Charles admitted. "But considering you're on vacation, we can address them when you return." A brief pause

call ended abruptly, leaving Sophie staring at her phone with a perplexed

into work matters!"

a workaholic!"

d. Im on vacation, and he's still

you hand off your projects before leaving?"

situation.

Everything went to

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stead of her? I wondered aloud. If it were truly

contact the

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respond, then closed it

I suggested gently, he was just checking to make sure you