The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 282

Ex-Wife

Chapter 282: We Did It Three Times

Angela POV

I asked the waiter to bring us some more

I think I can smell someone falling,

desserts, then turned to Sophie with a gossipy smile. "Now," I said, "tell me all the details.

in love."

She takes a sip of her latte, then sets it down with a little smirk. "Hey, you remember that time I stayed over at your place? You were flipping through my phone and said, 'Charles likes you, doesn't he?"

I nod, leaning back in my chair. "Of course I remember. If a guy's texting a woman that much every day, it's not just because he's her boss. Sure, you worked for him, but come on-asking if you ate lunch on time, nagging you about not wearing enough layers in the winter? That's not normal boss stuff. It was obvious he was into you."

Sophie laughs, a quick, bright sound. "Well, you were right. He finally admitted it. He confessed to me-get this-on Christmas Day."

a plate of pastries and another round of tea. Once he's gone, I lean in, propping my chin on my hand.

winter fashion expo, and figured I'd send in my resignation while he was away. I wanted to start my own clothing

stores, frowning at dresses that hang too loose or pants that need hemming. "That's such a good idea," I say. "You've got the

"Anyway, I didn't expect Charles to come back early. But he did-and he showed up at my apartment, resignation letter in hand. He handed it back to me and said he didn't want me to go. I told him why I was leaving- about the brand, my dream-and instead of arguing, he just... got it.

and I catch myself grinning.

she says, her voice dropping. "And then... well, one thing led to another, and we slept

out a yelp before I can stop myself, then clap a hand over my mouth as a few heads turn our way. "You slept with Charles?" I whisper, leaning closer. "So, are you guys official

told me he's serious about me-that it wasn't just a one-night thing. He said he's liked me for a while and asked me to be

yes? What's holding you back? Is it the age gap-he's what,

eyes. "You think I care about age? Or what people might say? It's not that. It's just... I've always seen him as my boss, you know? Or like a big brother I looked up to. I was scared to even joke around with him before-he's always been this figure I respected. Now he wants me to be his girlfriend,

with Sean I've learned a thing or two about feelings. "Okay, but do you like him? Like, that night-did you feel something?" I say, keeping my voice gentle. "Sometimes your body knows before your head catches

usually so bold and loud, actually blushes. She glances around, then leans in close, her voice barely above a whisper. "That night? I was... happy. Really

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We Did

"Three times? Sophie, come on! That's not

groans, hiding her face in her hands.

sounds like he's serious, and he's supporting your dream. That's big. Give him a chance. I mean, who'd have thought our Christmases would turn out this

me, a small smile tugging at her lips. "Yeah,