After Divorce Billionaire Ex Found Me Pregnant (Leonica and Gabriel) novel Chapter 169

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 became worse. 

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 become something 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 

some other 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 some other 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 came later 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 time they met, which unfortunately for him and fortunately for her, was in the morning. 

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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 drama, 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 some more 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 time this 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 time she 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 same time, 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 come back 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. 

“Come on 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. 

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we go home now, 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 home was 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 time ago, 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 welcome her, bowing respectfully. “What brings you here?” 

“Answers “Came Leemca’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 became overly 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 tell me nothing 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?” 

Some weeks 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. 

Some lads 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 tell me your allowed those,” She paused, calming herself down before she could use a vulgar language on kids. “You mean to tell me those kids verbally bullied my son?” 

“It was just a little play. I should have noticed Ashley’s reaction and taken action, please forgive me Ms. 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. 

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“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 became relieved. But it was short lived. “1 don’t have a lot of time, so Principal Agatha, you have thirty minutes to present me each 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.