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."

I wave the waiter over, ordering us a plate of pastries and another round of tea. Once he's gone, I lean

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

getting it. Sophie's half Korean, petite in a way I've never been. I've seen her struggle in stores, frowning at dresses that hang too loose or pants

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

and I catch myself grinning.

well, one thing led to another, and we

myself, then clap a hand over my mouth as a few heads turn

spoon in her latte. "The next 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

yes? What's holding you back? Is it the

her 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

sip my tea, thinking it over. After all the back-and-forth with Sean I've learned a thing or two about feelings. "Okay, but do you like him?

voice barely above a whisper. "That night? I was... happy. Really happy. We,

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quiet so we don't draw more stares. "Three times? Sophie, come on! That's not just a casual hookup. You've got feelings for him-admit

her face in her hands. "Maybe! I don't know!

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

lips. "Yeah, it's pretty crazy. You're really okay