The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife novel Chapter 248

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire’s Ex–Wife

Chapter 248:Have We Never Walked Together Like This?

Angela Pov

“Angela, stopping me won’t–Sean began, then abruptly cut himself off. His eyes hardened for a he studied my Exce

We stood in silence, the unspoken words hanging heavy in the air bojween us.

The scent of Victoria’s roses drilled around us, their beauty a stark contrast to the tension of willing to break the fragile quiet.

Finally, Sean stepped forward, unable to bear the silence any longe

sent before softening again as

the

moment. Neither n

of us seemed

“Let’s not talk about this anymore,” he said, his voice deliberately gelle. “We agreed earlier, remember? III handle everything, and you just focus on resting and recovering.”

He placed his arm around my shoulders, guiding me back toward the main house. I could feel the stiffness in his embrace–whatever that phone call had been about had clearly affected him deeply.

it because of my memory loss?” I asked suddenly,

Seap paused mid–step. “What?”

“You’re angry because he caused me to lose my memory?” I pressed, studying his reaction.

A cold smile touched his lips. “What else would you expect? He reduced my wife to this state, and you think I should be pleased about it?” His voice hardened. “I don’t like hearing you mention him, and I especially don’t like you defending him.”

Im not defending him, I clarified. ‘But about the memory loss–it might not have been directly his fault. I don’t remember all the details, but after I woke up, he was the one taking care of me

Sean’s brow furrowed deeply. “What did you just say?”

“I meant that the memory loss might have been accidental,” I explained carefully.

voice was tight with disbelief. And what about your eating disorder? The doctors told me you were severely

“An accident?” His voice was ti malnourished.”

I looked away, my fingers nervously toying with my sleeve cuff. I wanted to explain, but I feared Sean would misinterpret my words as a defense of Christopher,

When I turned to leave,

Love, Span

caught my wrist. Tell me,” he said, his voice softer now. “I want to hear your explanation.“

I hesitated, still uncertain.

ingly affectionate. “Tell

“Go ahead,” he encouraged. “I’ll try to stay calm, I promise.” He gently pinched my cheek, the gesture surprisingly me what happened.”

Something about his touch, that small gesture of tenderness, broke through my reserve. I stepped forward and leaned into his chest, breathing in his familiar scent. His arms immediately encircled me, holding me close.

I just

want you

“What I’m about to tell you isn’t meant to excuse Christopher’s actices,” I said, my

1. my words muffled against his shirt. “I i Jo know the truth. What you do with that information is entirely your decision. I won’t interfere.”

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Chapter 248:Have We Never Walked Together Like Thist

1 felt his chin rest on the top my head as I continued.

“Christopher did take care of me. He brought in doctors and even a phychologht. I took a deep breath. “But non print, nothing seemed to matter anymore. My body rejected food. It was David the who found me and told me about Aria and Ethan

weath my cheek.

Sean’s body tensed at the usention of David, I could feel his heartbea, quicken beneath my

David told you about me too?” he asked quietly.

I nodded. “Yes. He told me you were injured but safe. He said people were coming to rescue me.”

Sean was silent for a long nament.

“I understand,” he finally said. “Once this is all reived, I’ll find a way to thank him.”