The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 272

he Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 272: Christmas Preparations and Warm Waters

Angela Pov

I woke to the sound of muffled giggles and hushed whispers floating through the bedroom door. Stretching my arm across the bed, I Tound Sean's side empty, the sheets already conl

After a quick shower, I slipped into a comfortable sweater and jeans before following the sounds of laughter downstairs. The scene that greeted me in the living room made my heart swell

Sean stood tall beside a massive pine tree, Aria perched on his shoulders as she reached for the higher branches, Ethan carefully unwrapped ornaments from tissue paper, his small face unusually animated as he chattered about their placement. Even Victoria and my father were involved, untangling strings of lights while Glul served hot chocolate in festive mugs.

"Mommy!" Aria spotted me first, waving excitedly from her father's shoulders. "We're making Christmas come early!"

Sean turned, his green eyes crinkling with warmth. "Three days early to be exact. We thought we'd get a head start."

"Mommy, we have a surprise for you, Ethan said, abandoning his ornaments to take my hand. His voice, typically so measured and quiet, bubbled with excitement. "Aria and I made something special, it's for Christmas morning."

"It's hanging on the highest branch," Aria added proudly, pointing to crudely wrapped package nestled near the top of the tree. "Dadily helped us hide it there because you're too short to reach!"

"I'm not that short," I laughed, crouching down to Ethan's level. "Can you tell me what it is?"

Ethan shook his head solemnly. "It's a surprise. Dat we made it ourselves. His eamest expression, so mature for his five years. combined with the rare animation in his features, brought unexpected tears to my eyes.

"Mommy, why are you crying?" Aria asked, her cheerful expression quickly morphing into concern as Sean lowered her to the ground. She rushed over, placing her small hands on my cheeks. Did we make you sad?*

1 pulled both children into a tight embrace, blinking rapidly. "No, sweetheart. Sometimes people cry when they're very happy. Mommy is just so happy to have such wonderful children who her a special gift"

Aria's brow furrowed in confusion. "But happy means smiling, not crying,"

"Sometimes it's both," I explained, wiping my eyes and giving her the brightest smile I could manage. "See? Happy tears."

couldn't help noticing how Sean seemed more relaxed here, away from New York's constant pressures, Laughing

wonderful idea for today-There's a famous natural hot spring nearby very beautiful, very healing. The perfect activity for soch a lovely

springs?" Aria's ears perked up immediately. "Like a really big bathtub

piccola," Giulia laughed, ruffling Aria's hair. "With minerals that are

at Sean. "It sounds lovely, but I'm

worry," Giulia waved dismissively. "The spa sells everything we might need.

e cutest children's swimsuits."

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into the hillside, its stone architecture blending seamlessly with the

After check-in,

immediately gravitated toward a frilly

bow.

one, Mommy! It's princess pink!" she declared, holding

decide, carefully examining each option before finally pointing to a simple blue and black swimsuit. Unlike his sister's excitement, his selection was

been this long when we arrived in

toward the family area, Giulia

arranged something special," she announced, exchanging knowing glances with Victoria. "A private spring for you and Sean in the VIP

I

"Let us have this time with

together-it's good for a marriage. She winked mischievously.

That's very... thoughtful of you," I managed, unable to meet her

Aria's hand. "We'll meet for lunch in two

grotto, shielded by natural rock formations and lush

of the water, their sweet scent mingling with the mineral aroma of the spring.

door opened

wearing only navy and black swim shorts that sat low on

My breath caught involuntarily.

beneath smooth skin, marred only by the slowly healing scar on his abdomen, Rather than detracting from his appearance,