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."

and another round of tea. Once he's gone, I

strand 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,

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

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

a little, and I catch

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

over my mouth as a few heads

just a one-night thing. He said he's liked me for a

"Why not say yes? What's holding you back? Is it the age gap-he's what,

rolls 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 even joke around with him before-he's always been this figure I respected. Now he wants me to be his girlfriend, and I don't know

"Okay, but do you like him? Like, that night-did you feel something?" I say, keeping my voice gentle. "Sometimes

loud, actually blushes. She glances around, then leans in close, her voice barely above a whisper. "That

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laughing, trying to keep it quiet so we don't draw more stares. "Three times? Sophie, come on! That's not

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

That's big. Give him a chance. I mean, who'd have thought our Christmases

small smile tugging at her lips. "Yeah, it's pretty crazy. You're