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.

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

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

touched my face self-consciously.

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," I

"What? Already?

nodded, watching

Christopher, right?" She smiled knowingly. "I always thought you two would end up together. I mean,

my chest tighten with guilt.

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

took a large gulp of my cocktail, gathering courage. "It's someone you know," I said,

her glass. She bit her lip, clearly struggling to

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When My Best Friend Had

It was time

years ago and divorced five years ago. He's my ex- husband... and he's the father of

father was dead. You know I had feelings for him.

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 me I wasn't trying

never would have pursued

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