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."

of tea. Once he's gone, I lean in, propping my

of red hair behind her ear, her grin fading into something softer. "So, I'd been planning to quit my job before Christmas. Charles was in Europe for some winter fashion expo, and figured I'd send in my resignation while he was away. I wanted to start my own clothing brand-you know, something for Asian Americans. There's barely anything out there that really fits

her struggle in stores, frowning at dresses that hang too loose

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. He said he'd back me, even sponsor me to get started. We ended up in my room that night, talking business plans for hours. I was so excited I couldn't

a little, and I catch myself grinning. "He

well, one thing led to another, and we

my mouth as a few heads turn our way. "You slept with Charles?" I whisper, leaning closer. "So, are

morning, he 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 with him. I told him I'd think about it. I still haven't

it the age gap-he's what, ten

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

with Sean I've learned a thing or two about feelings. "Okay, but do

and loud, actually blushes. She glances around, then leans in close, her voice barely above

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Did It Three

draw more stares. "Three

in her hands. "Maybe! I don't

arm. "You don't have to figure it all out right now. But Charles 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 wild? Sean proposing to me, Charles

her lips. "Yeah,