His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 381

Chapter 381

Do you know something?”

Ethan Hale was sharp. He immediately caught the hint in Leo Martinez’s tone that suggested he knew more than he was letting on.

Leo shook his head violently.

Then he remembered Ethan couldn’t see him. “I… I’m just curious why you want to know, sir.”

The image of Mia Carter leaning into his chest flashed through Ethan’s mind. She had been so quiet and gentle, her long hair cascading down, her body soft as her fingertips brushed against his buttons. Every frame of that nemory sent ripples through his heart.

Curiosity killed the cat,” Ethan said coldly before hanging up.

Leo knew exactly what that meant: keep investigating. He had stalled once, but he couldn’t stall again.

As for Mia…

eo could only offer a silent apology in his head. “Good luck, Mia! You’re on your own!*

Mia hadn’t eaten much at the dinner.

Nina Torres had sent over some late-night snacks that were still warm, so she started eating as soon as she walked hrough the door. She kept Nina’s livestream running on her phone, occasionally leaving a comment to help boost he engagement.

Suddenly, a WhatsApp notification popped up at the top of her screen. It was from Mrs. Gallagher.

They had just added each other earlier that evening.

Mrs. Gallagher: [I’m so sorry for leaving so abruptly today. Let me treat you to dinner another time. I know nother restaurant with great food.]

Mia: [You’re too kind, Mrs. Gallagher.]

Her response was strictly professional.

Mrs. Gallagher: [Was the food to your liking today?]

Mia: [Mr. Hale enjoyed it very much. Thank you for your hospitality.]

With any other wealthy socialite, such a formal response would have ended the conversation-or even offended them for being insincere. But Mrs. Gallagher didn’t stop. She kept the chat going, talking about everything from the appetizers to the desserts.

Mia’s replies remained brief and polite: “Yes,” “Very good,” “You’re right,” “The taste was excellent.”

By the time she finally finished the conversation, her snack was cold.

Mia stared at the chat interface, her brow furrowing. It was just… weird.

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She didn’t sleep well that night. She drifted in and out of dreams-memories of her childhood mixed with flashes of what life would be like after the baby was born. The scenes were chaotic, and by the time she woke up, she had orgotten most of them.

An inexplicable sense of unease rose in her chest.

Mia pushed the feeling down, ate her breakfast, and headed to the office as usual. While waiting for the elevator, the overheard two employees gossiping.

Is that the boss’s fiancée?”

Yeah, that’s Chloe Bennett. I heard they were childhood sweethearts and grew up together!”

She’s only got the ‘childhood sweetheart’ title going for her, then. I don’t think she’s that pretty.”

Shh! Don’t say that out loud! There were rumors before-a partner once said she wasn’t even as beautiful as Ms. Carter, and it caused quite a scene.”

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