His Secret Baby: Six Months After Divorce (Mia and Ethan) novel Chapter 408

Chapter 408

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Mia scanned it, but she spoke as she added him. “Mr. Sterling, I don’t know what Mrs. Gallagher Jr. told you, but there is definitely a misunderstanding. I—”

Before she could finish, the sound of hurried footsteps and a sharp gasp came from beside her.

‘Watch out!”

Before Mia could even turn around, she felt a sudden coldness.

The

dress.

pungent scent of alcohol erupted as a dark reddish-brown liquid splashed across her, soaking through her

Mia stood up, shaking her skirt, but the fabric absorbed the liquid instantly. The wet fabric clung to her skin, clearly outlining the curve of her lower abdomen.

Clinton pulled out a handkerchief, intending to offer it to her. But when he saw the protrusion of her belly, he froze.

You… you’re pregnant?”

A waiter hurried over with napkins. Mia took them, dabbing at the wine stains while nodding at Clinton.

I’m sorry.”

You- Clinton looked livid. “This is outrageous!”

He let out a cold snort, flicked his sleeves, and turned to storm off.

At the same time, the waiter who had caused the mess slipped away silently, disappearing into the crowd toward Serena.

Mia caught a glimpse of the waiter’s retreating back. She didn’t know what Serena was playing at. She tossed the

apkins aside and headed for the restroom.

Though it was June, the nights in this coastal city could be chilly. The wet clothes clinging to her made her shiver. She lifted the hem of her skirt and held it under the hand dryer, but it did little to help.

Suddenly, a wave of warmth settled over her shoulders.

A black suit jacket was draped over her, blocking the cold. The lingering warmth from the man’s body offered her I moment of relief.

Mr. Hale.”

Mia let go of her skirt and straightened her clothes.

Ethan Hale glanced at the stain on her dress, his dark eyes sharp and icy.

‘Go home. I don’t want you getting sick and delaying work.”

His voice was deep and magnetic. If he hadn’t added that second half, Mia might have thought he was being a

considerate boss.

But since he did…

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Then I’ll take my leave first.” Mia nodded and turned to go.

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She didn’t take off the jacket. It was colder outside than in the hotel. If she caught a cold, she wasn’t worried about work-she was worried about the baby.

Ethan watched her leave the banquet hall before setting down his glass and walking in another direction.

n a corner, Serena was sitting with Chloe Bennett.

Serena leaned in and whispered into Chloe’s ear, “Clinton is obsessed with finding a wife. Just watch. He feels like

e’s been played by Mia. He won’t let this go easily.”

Are you sure?” Chloe asked, looking worried. “This is our only chance. Can we really force her to cave?”

Serena hesitated for a moment, her brow furrowed. “You really should have told me Mia was pregnant. Is she arrying Ethan’s child? If she exposes the fact that the baby belongs to him, are you two still going to get married?”

Mia’s child didn’t belong to Ethan. Chloe had already had Leo Martinez perform a paternity test.

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