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."

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

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

at dresses that hang too loose or pants that need hemming.

then continues. "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. 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

a little, and I catch myself

dropping. "And then... well, one thing led to another, and we

yelp before I can stop myself, then clap a hand over my mouth as a few heads turn our

He said he's liked me for a while and asked me to be with

head, curious. "Why not say yes? What's holding you back? Is it the age gap-he's what, ten years older? Or do

a big brother I looked up to.

or two about feelings. "Okay, but do you like him? Like, that night-did you

in close, her voice barely above a whisper. "That night?

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we don't draw more stares. "Three times? Sophie,

in her hands. "Maybe!

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

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