The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 290

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.

a chic black dress that highlighted her blonde hair. She squealed when she saw me,

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

my face self-consciously. "How could you

in love look different. There's something about their eyes- like they're full of stars or something. You

hide it."

down and ordered cocktails. I took a deep breath, fingers nervously tracing

married,"

out her drink. "What? Already? Are you

watching her reaction

two would end up together. I

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

eyebrows shot up. "Not him? Who could possibly be

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

bit her lip, clearly

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When My Best Friend Had a

inhaled deeply. It was time

seven years ago and divorced five years ago. He's my ex-

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

I didn't want Sean to know about the kids," 1 explained, guilt washing over me. "I never planned to get back together with him. I was terrified he might try to take them from

would have pursued him." She looked mortified. "He probably thought I was

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