The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

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Chapter 284

Chapter 284: When My Best Friend Had a Crush on My Ex-Husband

Angela thered my courage and called Olivia. When he answered, her voice bubbled with excitement and surprise.

"Angela! It's been forever! I tried calli

you last month, but you never picked up. Has your startup been keeping you that busy?"

I hesitated. I didn't want more people knowing about Christopher kidnapping me. Unlike Sophie, Olivia loved to drink and wasn't the best at keeping secrets. If I told her everything that happened last month, I was certain the entire New York social scene would know the drama between Sean, Christopher, and me within three days.

“Yes, the business has been crazy,” I replied, keeping my tone light. Plus looking after the kids, and... well, some other things happened. How about we meet tonight? I can tell you everything in person."

We agreed to meet at a bar-the same one Sean used to frequent. Olivia suggested the location, which made me think she still harbored feelings for him. That only made me more anxious about coming clean.

Before leaving, I gave Sean some instructions about the children.

"Make sure they're in bed by eight,” I said, adjusting my earrings in the mirror.

Sean leaned against the doorframe, watching me. "Don't drink too much. I'll have the driver pick you up at ten."

"I can handle myself," I replied, though I appreciated the concern.

radiant as always, dressed in a chic black dress

at you!" She held me at arm's length, eyes narrowing. "Wait a minute. Are you in

self-consciously. "How could

about their eyes- like they're full of stars or

hide it."

I took a deep

getting married," I

drink. "What? Already? Are you sure

watching

"I always thought you two would end up together. I mean, he's been there for you

made my chest tighten with guilt. I shook my head. "No, it's not

shot up. "Not him? Who could possibly be better than

my cocktail, gathering courage. "It's someone you know," I said, meeting her eyes. "It's

bit her lip, clearly struggling to process this. "When? When

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It was time

other for over a decade. We got married seven years ago and divorced five years ago. He's my ex- husband... and he's the

you told me their father was dead. You know I had feelings for him. Why would you lie to

guilt washing over me. "I never planned to get back together with him. I was terrified he might try to take them from me

if I'd known you were Sean's ex-wife, I never would have pursued him." She looked mortified. "He probably

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