After Divorce Billionaire Ex Found Me Pregnant

She had this innocent look on her face that he was sure that she didn't low of the hickey on her neck, or at least she wasn't aware that it was peaking out from underneath her shirt. "No, not at all." He cleared his throat and focused his attention on the documents in front of him. Yet his mind wasn't a hundred percent there.

If anything, it was a complete 30% there and the rest, well, the rest was in a place far away.

He glanced back at Leonica, whose fingers were dancing across the loyboard, completely oblivious to the mark that was staring back at him, and his mood instantly becworse. God, how was she this oblivious, he wondered as he with a rather obvious sigh and a single shake of his head.

At this point, his attitude had becsomething Leonica couldn't ignore. "If something's the matter Gabriel, speakup," she demanded.

He didn't want to tell her, not because he didn't care, but because she was going to get mad.

So instead, be settled for the safest method in his mind.

"I'm feeling a bit umwell, shall we continue the meeting! packing the documents up sother time?" He said, more than asked, as before she could even give an answer, he had began Leonica blinked in confusion, but didn't pry any further. "Very well Let's continue the meeting sother time." She said and turned back to her computer screen, giving it most of her attention, while a small bit of her attention remained on Gabriel's movement He was behaving weird, Leonica could tell, not because he wasn't feeling well, she knew how he acted when he was ill. So why was he acting this way? Whatever the reason was, she couldn't figure it out.

"Leonica," The sound of Gabriel's voice and something warm wrapping around her neck brought her back to reality, and that was when she felt the warmth of Gabriel's scarf around her neck "Winter's approaching." He simply said and stepped back, his eyes locked on hers. "It's best if you keep this on." And with that, he walked off, leaving Leonica confused What was all that about? The answer to her question clater that day when she watching a TV show with Ashley and he pointed out. "Mommy, did you get bitten by a bug?" Leonica paused the show and looked at him. "Bug? What do you mean? "Right here," Ashley pointed to her neck and then said. "See, you have a mark" Leonica's eyes widened and she had quickly rushed to the mirror in the dining area.

When she stared at her reflection, she saw what Ashley was talking about, and the realization was enough to have her face tuning red.

Owen! She was so going to smack him several times with a pillow the next tthey met, which unfortunately for him and fortunately for her, was in the morning.

Spin to Claim Your Surprise Reward! Ashley Was Being Bullied.

Aweek had gone by since Leonica's interview with florer. During those seven days, nothing noticeable bad happened and because of that, Leonica was just about thinking that her love was finally settling down.

But that was wishnal thinking. A month couldn't go by in her life without , Leonica kaew this much after getting to the hospital for Ashley's monthly checoup and bring informed that his condition hadn't improved, in fact, it had worsened.

"How is this possible?" She questioned, her expression full of worry as she held onto her son's hand. "You said everything was okay as long as he took his meds. A few years, you said "She was speaking with Doctor Bailey, who at this moment couldn't even explain why Ashley's condition had suddenly deteriorated.

It was like there was a hidden factor diving his condition in the wrong way.

Malnutrition?Certainly not. Lack of love from his guardian? Strong docht, Leonica looked like the type of mather that would dote on her son all day long and that she was So what was it? "We're going to figure out, I assure your Uncil then, we'll have to do smore tests. It'll only take a few hours." The doctor said, but the truth was, couldn't give a solid explanation, not one that Leonica wanted to hear, at least.

Leonica's brows furrowed, her attention being shifted from Doctor Bailey to her son when she felt him try to pull away.

"Mommy, I don't want to do another test "He whined, obviously atcald of the thought of being poked by needles a second time.

A from settled Leonica's face as for the third tthis week, she took his new behavior into consideration.

that he Since a few days ago, Ashley had been withdraw, as Leica would like to put it and quite emotional. He was quick to throw fit when things didn't go his way, like right now and each tshe asked for araw, he'd give her the silent treatment It concemed Leonica much, but she has tried her very best not to think too much about it. Raising his hand, she kissed the top of it and said. "Don't worry baby, the tests won't hurt at all." Ashday shook his head. "No, Mommy" "I don't want to. It hurts" He was now crying, and the sight itself had Leica feeling powerless.

She didn't want to see her son cry. She didn't want him to feel pain, but at the stime, she couldn't understand his sudden actitude "Mommy," Ashley cried and threw himself in her arms. "I don't want to, please." Deonica closed her eyes and hugged heretightly.

"It's okay sweet, you won't have to do the tests. Not today." She said and looked at Doctor Bailey, who had a frown on his face. "I'll cback for his tests tomorrow, can we reschedule?" Doctor Bailey was hesitant, but seeing the state Ashley was in made him nod his head. "yes, sure. Just bring him here in the afternoon, I'll make sure the nurses have gotten all the equipment ready," Leonica nodded and thanked him before turning her attention back in her son, who was still clinging ontoer for dear life.

"Con Ashley, let's go." She said as she picked him up and exited Doctor Bailey's office. When they were outside the hospital, she placed him back down and spotted to his eye level, asking gently "Ashley, is everything alright? Is these something you want to tell mommy?" He didn't respond.

"Do you feel sick?* На тепроте we go hnow, mommy?" He asked, his voice barely above a whisper.

Leica gave him a nod and smiled, placing a kiss on his forehead before standing up. "saire, let's go home" she picked him up and walled to the parking lot. When they reached the car, she placed him inside and then proceeded to buckle his seat balt Once done, she started the car and drove out of the hospital The ride hwas quiet, almost too quiet, Leonica thought. But she didn't have the heart to ask anything more, especially after the emotional episode that had edminutes earlier.

But her words aside, she couldn't help but think, Why was be suddenly being so emotional? Puberty? No, he was too early for that. Then was he per chance being bullied at school? The thought of that alone sent a wave of sales to Leonic, a long tago, she kw what it felt like to be bullied.

But, if that was the case, then she was going to have a long conversation with his teacher and principal, because that was unacceptable.

The next day, after dropping Ashley off to school, Leonica went straight to the principal's office, her expression as stem as ever "I'd like to sex Principal Agatha." She informed the sectary, who without much hesitation, picked up the phone and dialed the extension member, intemsing the person on the other end that a guest was waiting for her.

After the call ended, the secretary Informed Leonica that the principal would be down shortly and that was allowed to sit dow But, Leonica declined and stood where she was.

Not a minute later, the elevator opened and revealed the new principal that Arvan had replaced Hugh with. #Ah, helle Ms. Romero," Agatha quickly cushed to welcher, bowing respectfully. "What brings you here?" "Answers "CLeemca's stern answer. "Something about my son's behavior has drawn my concers and I believe it has something to do with his school life." Agatha taised a brow. "Ashley?" she asked and when Leonica nodded, she gestured towards the elevator. "Let's discuss this in my office, shall we?" "ot couts," Leonica replied and followed the principal inside the elevator.

"So," Agatha began. "What exactly has drawn your concem?" "A few days ago, my son's behavior changed drastically. He becoverly emotional and quiet." Leonica explained. "And so, I can't help but wonder, is he being bullied "Bullied?" Agatha looked surprised as if Leonica had just mentioned a forbidden subject. Quicldy, she shook her head. "Never! The children here are sweet little things "So you mean to tellnothing of worry has ever happened?" She paused as her mind recalled something. "Although there is something that happened that might have caused his sudden behavior." ronica ossed her arms, looking just about ready to throw hands at whosoever pissed her son off. "And that would be?" Sweeks ago, the class had a little... Project. The lads were meant to draw a picture of their happy family, however, Ashley's picture had two dads." Ob. Leonica thought as a swift realization downed on her.

Slads admired him, but others well they didn't really like the fact that he had two days. They were jealous and teased him a bit." Agatha explained besitantly "Teased him?" Leonica asked, but she didn't even need to know the answer to be aware of what Agatha meant. "So you mean to tellyour allowed those," She paused, calming herself down before she could use a vulgar language on kids. "You mean to tellthose kids verbally bullied my son?" "It was just a little play. I should have noticed Ashley's reaction and taken action, please forgiveMs. Romero." Agatha bowed, apologizing profusely. Leonica waved her apology off. It was of no use use to her." "Bring them here, those lads." she demanded.

H "Ah, Ms. Romero, please calm down. I know you're angry, but don't forget they're just children." Agatha pleaded, Much to her pleasure. Leonica nodded her head in understanding. "You're right," Seeing the smile on her lips, Agatha becrelieved. But it was short lived. "1 don't have a lot of time, so Principal Agatha, you have thirty minutes to presenteach of their guardians." "Thirty minutes" "Yes. Or else, I'll be forced to tale matters into my own hands." Leonica warned, her tone dead serious And as it that wasn't enough, her expression had the poor woman shivering in fear.

She really didn't want to find out what happens if Leonica took matters into her own hands. So quickly, she rushed to get the parents.

It didn't take her long to present the parent of all five kids who had made fun of Ashley "Agatha, what is the meaning of this? You said Lucas wasn't feeling too well, where is he?" A young mother, who was holding a sleeping toddler, asked.

Agatha smiled weakly, a drop of sweat sliding down the side of her forehead. "I seem to have spoken incorrectly. "Spoken incorrectly?" Another more questioned nastily.

Agatha sighed and scratched the back of her head, "Listen, there's something very important I'd like you all to discuss, and I'm sure it'll be worth your t"she then pointed at the door to her office. "Please." One by o one, the parents entered the office, and once inside, they were all surprised to see a young lady seated in In the principal's chalt, an unsettling smile on her lips.

"Who who is she? one parent asked.

"She's she's." Another parent who was clearly award of Lennica's identity, stamnered, but before she could complete a single sentence, Leonica had interrupted her "I'm Leonica Romero," She announced, a glint shining in her eye. "And I believe, I need to have a few words with you all" Providing An Alternative.

The parents didn't say anything, neither did their childien, but the silence didn't last long, not when Agathahad Linally found her voice, "Mix, Lance and Mrs Browder, would you kindly take a seat, sgoes for the rest of you" she instructed, and with a slight hesitation, the parents followed her ouders, although their expressions showed how nervous they wer

Now," Agatha tumed to face Leonica, her face showing a clear expression m of respect. This is Ms. Romero, the mother of Ashley Romero, and a few days ago, your children," She pointed at the kids seated beside their parents. "And Ashley had a little, misunderstanding" "Xt was no misunderstanding," Leonica boldly intraopted, scanning each and everyone of the parent and their children present. "My son, Ashley, was verbally bullied by your haldien who haven't been haned enough to know the night words to use on their peers." "Ha! How outrageous" oe of the parents din Lemnica prognized as Georgina Banwder, aged. "Haven't beerstrained well enough? I apologize Mes Oh, Ms. Cronica Romero, but you see, Land these other mothers have taken their tto raise their children, in a well crafted family, much unlike yours." She added the last past, which caught Leonica's attention "Unlike mine?" she asked, the smile on her lips seeming anything but friendly.

Georgina nodded her head and scotted, looking like she had won an award for the best parent of the year. "Of course, everyone knows you have that one lower, an that your child is boment of a tailed marriage with your ex husband. Isn't that so?" Leonica's expression changed and before she could even answer the question, Georgina continued. "See, this is why kids today aren't trained to behave in the right. manner, because the adults, are setting a bad example." choice of words. But Leonica, she was smiling.

"Mrs. Browder," Agatha called, looling appalled by her ch "What are you smiling about? You think what your doing is okay? You call here to tell us sbullshit about our sweet, sweet children bullying your son. Ha,' She scoffed again rolling her eyes as it they words itself was unbelievable. "How proposterous." "Georgina, 1 think that's enough," Luisa Lance, the first woman eader who had recognized Leonica, 1, tried calming her fellow mother down

But Georgina simply shook her hand off. "Enough? Don't shrink badijust because the looks like someone who has more power thanus Luisa She said and Nooked back at Leonica. "Well, I'm not going to take this land of treatment lightly, You're here to accuse my child of bullying your son.

Well, that's a load of shit.". "Mas, Bepuder, your language," Agatha wamed.