The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 10 < SHARE The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife Chapter 10: Does Sean Know? Angela POV I heard Sean close the door as he left, and found myself letting out breath I hadn't realized I was holding.

Lying in bed, I was really tired, but sleep still eluded me.) behavi Sean's recent behavior leftconfused and unsettled.

Today lay he had kissed- supposedly just to maketake the medicine - but that kiss had nearly madefall for him all over again.

My fingers traced my lips, still able to recall the peculiar taste of the medicinal kiss. He had even made a point of explaining that he hadn't spent the night with Christina.

The thought rekindled my anger. If he was going through with our divorce, why was he doing things that leftso confused? And I hated-myself even more for being so weak - a hundred Feven my heart trembling again.

Itimes had resolved to let him go, yet one kiss was all it took to set When I got up the next morning, Sean was already gone. He had always been dedicated to his work. After hurriedly eating breakfast, I rushed to the office myself.

1 had barely settled into my office when Nathan appeared in my doorway.

His golden curls caught the morning light, and his athletic build filled out his tailored suit in a way that made him look more like a hockey player than a Wall Street executive.

"The Lawrence Capital team is being deliberately obtuse about the merger terms," he said, walking into my office with his usual confident stride. They're wasting your time." "Nathan....." I started, trying to maintain my professional tone.

"You look exhausted," he cut in, moving behind my chair. His fingers brushed through my hair with surprising gentleness, a gesture so unexpected it madefreeze. "Lethandle this. Please." The tender touch transportedback to six years ago - Nathan at seventeen, the yo youngest trader Wilson Investment Bank had ever hired, brilliant and brash and so eager to prove himself. My father had seen something special in him, had even hinted at a possible match.

But...

I pulled away slightly, careful not to hurt his feelings. I appreciate the concern, but I can manage "You always say that!" The frustration in his voice was raw, unfiltered. His hand dropped from my hair, but he remained standing close behind my chair. "Even when you could lean on others, you just......." "The Lawrence Capital meeting is in an hour. Sendthe latest projections. I rubbed my temples, fighting another wave of nausea.

"Already done. His efficiency was one of the reasons he'd risen so quickly in the company. "But Angela..." "Yes?" Never mind. I'll have Emily bring up the files." 1/3 Chapter 10: Does Sean Know? After hanging up, I barely made it to my private bathroom before morning sickness hit in fall force.

A phone call cin just as I was returning in my desk. It was my best friend Sophie, her voice as height and clear as a songbird.

I just got back from Fashion Week in LA, and I brought you a gift! Let's meet after work! Bluestone Lane's discrete comet booth offered a welcrefuge in the office's watchful eyes.

The moment I stepped into the restaurant, I sputted Sophie sitting the window. Her edgy, bold style always made her stand out in a crowd.

Before I could even pull out my chait, she thrust a small velvet jewelry box inte "This pair of earrings matches your eye color perfectly." "Thank you!" my hands.

"Spill," she demanded before I'd even settled into my seat. "And don't givethat everything's fine corporate face. I've known you since freshman year.

I glanced around before lowering my voice. The test was positive." "Oh my God." Sophie's perfect composure cracked. "I can't belive you're gonna be a Mom! Dose Sean know?" "No..."I shook my head and took a sip of tea.

"Angela! You can't h can't keep this from him. This is your child - Sean has right to know!" Christina's back." The words hung between us like smoke, bitter and choking. Sophie's expression shifted from shock to understanding, then to fierce protectiveness.

So what? That perfect little princess's return doesn't change the fact that- "That what?" I cut in. "That that was never meant to last?" carrying the child of a man who's planning to divorce me? That I got pregnant during a marriage "Stop it." Sophie reached across the table, gripping my hand. "You're not thinking clearly. Despite all Sean's flaws, he's not the kind of person who would abandon his own child." "No," I agreed quietly. "He wouldn't. And that's exactly why I can't tell him." Sophie sat back, studyingwith the sintensity she used on potential cover stories, "Explain." "If Sean knows about the baby, he'll do the 'honorable thing. He'll call off the divorce, stand by me, play the perfect father." I traced the rim of my untouched tea cup. "And he'll resent every minute of it "You don't know that." past two years, Sophie. I've seen how he looks "I do." The certainty in my voice surprised even me. "Because I've watched him these past at Christina, how his voice changes when he talks to her." 2/3 Chapter 1 Does Sean Know? "And what about your claim?" Sophie demanded. "Two years of marriage, shared memories, and now this baby that counts for nothing?" "It counts for exactly ctly what it was meant to be a business arrangement that's reached its natural end." "God, I want to shake you sometimes! Sophie's frustration burst out You're acting like this is all set in stone. Sean's not married to Christina. He married you." "For his grandmother's sake." The words tasted bitter. "And once her heart surgery is done next week, that reason disappears." Sophie opened her mouth to argue further, but her phone buzzed-probably her assistant with another crisis at the magazine. She glanced at it and sighed. "This conversation isn't over," she warned, standing to leave. "But I love to run. Just... promiseyou I think about what you're doing. Really think about it." I watched her go, her Louboutins haby, live happily ever after.

But life was never that easy.

< SHARE The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife Chapter 10: Does Sean Know? Angela POV I heard Sean close the door as he left, and found myself letting out breath I hadn't realized I was holding.

Lying in bed, I was really tired, but sleep still eluded me.) behavi Sean's recent behavior leftconfused and unsettled.

Today lay he had kissed- supposedly just to maketake the medicine - but that kiss had nearly madefall for him all over again.

My fingers traced my lips, still able to recall the peculiar taste of the medicinal kiss. He had even made a point of explaining that he hadn't spent the night with Christina.

The thought rekindled my anger. If he was going through with our divorce, why was he doing things that leftso confused? And I hated-myself even more for being so weak - a hundred Feven my heart trembling again.

Itimes had resolved to let him go, yet one kiss was all it took to set When I got up the next morning, Sean was already gone. He had always been dedicated to his work. After hurriedly eating breakfast, I rushed to the office myself.

1 had barely settled into my office when Nathan appeared in my doorway.

His golden curls caught the morning light, and his athletic build filled out his tailored suit in a way that made him look more like a hockey player than a Wall Street executive.

"The Lawrence Capital team is being deliberately obtuse about the merger terms," he said, walking into my office with his usual confident stride. They're wasting your time." "Nathan..." I started, trying to maintain my professional tone.

"You look exhausted," he cut in, moving behind my chair. His fingers brushed through my hair with surprising gentleness, a gesture so unexpected it madefreeze. "Lethandle this. Please." The tender touch transportedback to six years ago - Nathan at seventeen, the yo youngest trader Wilson Investment Bank had ever hired, brilliant and brash and so eager to prove himself. My father had seen something special in him, had even hinted at a possible match.

But...

I pulled away slightly, careful not to hurt his feelings. I appreciate the concern, but I can manage "You always say that!" The frustration in his voice was raw, unfiltered. His hand dropped from my hair, but he remained standing close behind my chair. "Even when you could lean on others, you just......." "The Lawrence Capital meeting is in an hour. Sendthe latest projections. I rubbed my temples, fighting another wave of nausea.

"Already done. His efficiency was one of the reasons he'd risen so quickly in the company. "But Angela..." "Yes?" Never mind. I'll have Emily bring up the files." 1/3 Chapter 10: Does Sean Know? After hanging up, I barely made it to my private bathroom before morning sickness hit in fall force.

A phone call cin just as I was returning in my desk. It was my best friend Sophie, her voice as height and clear as a songbird.

I just got back from Fashion Week in LA, and I brought you a gift! Let's meet after work! Bluestone Lane's discrete comet booth offered a welcrefuge in the office's watchful eyes.

The moment I stepped into the restaurant, I sputted Sophie sitting the window. Her edgy, bold style always made her stand out in a crowd.

Before I could even pull out my chait, she thrust a small velvet jewelry box inte "This pair of earrings matches your eye color perfectly." "Thank you!" my hands.

"Spill," she demanded before I'd even settled into my seat. "And don't givethat everything's fine corporate face. I've known you since freshman year.

I glanced around before lowering my voice. The test was positive." "Oh my God." Sophie's perfect composure cracked. "I can't belive you're gonna be a Mom! Dose Sean know?" "No..."I shook my head and took a sip of tea.

"Angela! You can't h can't keep this from him. This is your child - Sean has right to know!" Christina's back." The words hung between us like smoke, bitter and choking. Sophie's expression shifted from shock to understanding, then to fierce protectiveness.

So what? That perfect little princess's return doesn't change the fact that- "That what?" I cut in. "That that was never meant to last?" carrying the child of a man who's planning to divorce me? That I got pregnant during a marriage "Stop it." Sophie reached across the table, gripping my hand. "You're not thinking clearly. Despite all Sean's flaws, he's not the kind of person who would abandon his own child." "No," I agreed quietly. "He wouldn't. And that's exactly why I can't tell him." Sophie sat back, studyingwith the sintensity she used on potential cover stories, "Explain." "If Sean knows about the baby, he'll do the 'honorable thing. He'll call off the divorce, stand by me, play the perfect father." I traced the rim of my untouched tea cup. "And he'll resent every minute of it "You don't know that." past two years, Sophie. I've seen how he looks "I do." The certainty in my voice surprised even me. "Because I've watched him these past at Christina, how his voice changes when he talks to her." 2/3 Chapter 1 Does Sean Know? "And what about your claim?" Sophie demanded. "Two years of marriage, shared memories, and now this baby that counts for nothing?" "It counts for exactly ctly what it was meant to be a business arrangement that's reached its natural end." "God, I want to shake you sometimes! Sophie's frustration burst out You're acting like this is all set in stone. Sean's not married to Christina. He married you." "For his grandmother's sake." The words tasted bitter. "And once her heart surgery is done next week, that reason disappears." Sophie opened her mouth to argue further, but her phone buzzed-probably her assistant with another crisis at the magazine. She glanced at it and sighed. "This conversation isn't over," she warned, standing to leave. "But I love to run.

Just... promiseyou I think about what you're doing. Really think about it." I watched her go, her Louboutins haby, live happily ever after.

< SHARE The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife Chapter 10: Does Sean Know? Angela POV I heard Sean close the door as he left, and found myself letting out breath I hadn't realized I was holding.

Lying in bed, I was really tired, but sleep still eluded me.) behavi Sean's recent behavior leftconfused and unsettled.

Today lay he had kissed- supposedly just to maketake the medicine - but that kiss had nearly madefall for him all over again.

My fingers traced my lips, still able to recall the peculiar taste of the medicinal kiss. He had even made a point of explaining that he hadn't spent the night with Christina.

The thought rekindled my anger. If he was going through with our divorce, why was he doing things that leftso confused? And I hated-myself even more for being so weak - a hundred Feven my heart trembling again.

Itimes had resolved to let him go, yet one kiss was all it took to set When I got up the next morning, Sean was already gone. He had always been dedicated to his work. After hurriedly eating breakfast, I rushed to the office myself.

1 had barely settled into my office when Nathan appeared in my doorway. His golden curls caught the morning light, and his athletic build filled out his tailored suit in a way that made him look more like a hockey player than a Wall Street executive.

"The Lawrence Capital team is being deliberately obtuse about the merger terms," he said, walking into my office with his usual confident stride. They're wasting your time." "Nathan..." I started, trying to maintain my professional tone.

"You look exhausted," he cut in, moving behind my chair. His fingers brushed through my hair with surprising gentleness, a gesture so unexpected it madefreeze. "Lethandle this.

Please." The tender touch transportedback to six years ago - Nathan at seventeen, the yo youngest trader Wilson Investment Bank had ever hired, brilliant and brash and so eager to prove himself. My father had seen something special in him, had even hinted at a possible match.

But...

I pulled away slightly, careful not to hurt his feelings. I appreciate the concern, but I can manage

"You always say that!" The frustration in his voice was raw, unfiltered. His hand dropped frock His from my hair, but he remained standing close behind chair. "Even when you could lean on others, you just.......' my "The Lawrence Capital meeting is in an hour. Sendthe latest projections. I rubbed my temples, fighting another wave of nausea.

"Already done. His efficiency was one of the reasons he'dvisen so quickly in the company's "But Angela..." "Yes?" Never mind. I'll have Emily bring up the files." 1/3 Chapter 10: Does Sean Know? After hanging up, I barely made it to my private bathroom before morning sickness hit in fall force.

A phone call cin just as I was returning in my desk. It was my best friend Sophie, her voice as height and clear as a songbird.

I just got back from Fashion Week in LA, and I brought you a gift! Let's meet after work! Bluestone Lane's discrete comet booth offered a welcrefuge in the office's watchful eyes.

The moment I stepped into the restaurant, I sputted Sophie sitting the window. Her edgy, bold style always made her stand out in a crowd.

Before I could even pull out my chait, she thrust a small velvet jewelry box inte "This pair of earrings matches your eye color perfectly." "Thank you!" my hands.

"Spill," she demanded before I'd even settled into my seat. "And don't givethat everything's fine corporate face. I've known you since freshman year.

I glanced around before lowering my voice. The test was positive." "Oh my God." Sophie's perfect composure cracked. "I can't belive you're gonna be a Mom! Dose Sean know?" "No..."I shook my head and took a sip of tea.

"Angela! You can't h can't keep this from him. This is your child - Sean has right to know!" Christina's back." The words hung between us like smoke, bitter and choking. Sophie's expression shifted from shock to understanding, then to fierce protectiveness.

So what? That perfect little princess's return doesn't change the fact that- "That what?" I cut in. "That that was never meant to last?" carrying the child of a man who's planning to divorce me? That I got pregnant during a marriage "Stop it." Sophie reached across the table, gripping my hand. "You're not thinking clearly. Despite all Sean's flaws, he's not the kind of person who would abandon his own child." "No," I agreed quietly. "He wouldn't. And that's exactly why I can't tell him." Sophie sat back, studyingwith the sintensity she used on potential cover stories, "Explain." "If Sean knows about the baby, he'll do the 'honorable thing. He'll call off the divorce, stand by me, play the perfect father." I traced the rim of my untouched tea cup. "And he'll resent every minute of it "You don't know that." past two years, Sophie. I've seen how he looks "I do." The certainty in my voice surprised even me. "Because I've watched him these past at Christina, how his voice changes when he talks to her." 2/3 Chapter 1 Does Sean Know? "And what about your claim?" Sophie demanded. "Two years of marriage, shared memories, and now this baby that counts for nothing?" "It counts for exactly ctly what it was meant to be a business arrangement that's reached its natural end." "God, I want to shake you sometimes! Sophie's frustration burst out You're acting like this is all set in stone. Sean's not married to Christina. He married you." "For his grandmother's sake." The words tasted bitter. "And once her heart

surgery is done next week, that reason disappears." Sophie opened her mouth to argue ue further, but her phone buzzed-probably her assistant with another crisis at the magazine.

She glanced at it and sighed. "This conversation isn't over," she warned, standing to leave. "But I love to run. Just... promiseyou I think about what you're doing. Really think about it." I watched her go, her Louboutins haby, live happily ever after.

But life was never that easy.

clicking against the floor with decisive purpose. She made it sound so simple tell Sean, keep the Sometimes I wished I could be as optimistic as Sophie, On my way home, her advice kept echoing in my mind.

Should I just follow her suggestion, tell Sean the truth, and keep this baby? Chapter Comments POST COMMENT NOW But life was never that easy.

clicking against the floor with decisive purpose. She made it sound so simple · tell Sean, keep the Sometimes I wished I could be as optimistic as Sophie, On my way home, her advice kept echoing in my mind.

Should I just follow her suggestion, tell Sean the truth, and keep this baby? Chapter Comments POST COMMENT NOW clicking against the floor with decisive purpose. She made it sound so simple - tell Sean, keep the Sometimes I wished I could be as optimistic as Sophie, On my way home, her advice kept echoing in my mind. Should I just follow her suggestion, tell Sean the truth, and keep this baby? Chapter Comments POST COMMENT NOW