His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 24

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Mia’s voice was heavy with exhaustion. “I’m definitely feeling it, but the holidays are almost here.”

“But don’t you still have to go back after the holidays to put in your notice?” Nina reminded her. “The first trimester is the most critical. If you’re keeping this baby, you have to be careful.”

Hearing that, Mia realized she’d completely forgotten the whole point of driving Ethan home: she was supposed

o quit.

Instead

Once I hand in my notice, the transition period won’t be nearly as stressful.”

But still…” Nina started.

Mia cut her off. “Don’t worry about me. How’s my godson? Is he being a good boy?”

He’s a nightmare,” Nina huffed. “Honestly, I want to shove him back where he came from. The little brat has his lays and nights totally swapped. It’s more exhausting than a marathon live-streaming session!”

Vina was an influencer. She made a killing on social media.

she and Mia were polar opposites. Mia was the “play-it-safe” type, while Nina lived life on her own terms.

The baby was the result of IVF. Nina was the “never-getting-married” type.

Il help you with him once I leave this job,” Mia promised.

I’ve got the postpartum doula for that. When your bump starts showing, I’ll be the one taking care of you.”

A baby’s wail erupted on the other end. “Gotta go. The doula is making a late-night snack, so I’m on baby duty.

Falk later…”

After she hung up, the weight in Mia’s chest felt a lot lighter.

he hopped out of the car, but before she could even reach her apartment building, a pair of blinding headlights ut through the dark, pinning her in place.

The glare was blinding. Mia squinted, shielding her eyes as she backed up against her own car.

The engine cut out. The headlights died, plunging the area back into darkness.

Mia lowered her hand. Her heart sank when she saw the figure leaning against the other car.

Hell of an ego you’ve got, Ms. Carter,” Jaxon drawled. “I didn’t see you show up for work at Riverside Corporation. Did you expect me to come and personally invite you?”

axon was still rocking one of his loud floral shirts.

But the cocky, bright grin from the other day was gone.

Mia hadn’t actually agreed to take the job; she’d just been blowing him off. Jaxon knew that.

He was just pissed he’d lost the deal to Ethan and wanted someone to take it out on.

You misunderstood, Mr. Rivers.”

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Jaxon sauntered over and leaned back against the hood of her car.

“I just heard you on the phone. Planning to quit, are we?”

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Mia’s stomach did a slow roll. Dammit. She shouldn’t have left the window down while talking.

How much had he overheard?

She bit her lip, hesitating for a split second. “You heard wrong.”

As long as she didn’t admit it, there was nothing he could do.

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