The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife novel Chapter 306

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My blood–soaked wedding dress had begun to stiffen as it dried, the once–pristine white lace now a grotesque reminder of how quickly happiness could shatter.

“I forgot my phone,” I suddenly realized. “Sean, could you call David? Christopher’s assistant? He should know what’s happening.”

Sean nodded, pulling out his phone. He dialed the number and waited, his free hand resting supportively on my shoulder.

“David? It’s Sean Shaw,” he said when the call connected. “You need to come to Metropolitan Hospital right away. Christopher’s been injured. He paused, listening. “I’ll explain everything when you get here.” After giving the address, he hung up.

“What did he say?” I asked.

“He wanted to know what happened. I told him we’d explain when he gets here.” Sean sighed, running a hand through his hair. “No point doing it twice.”

Nearly everyone who passed us in the hallway did a double–take, staring at my ruined wedding dress with wide eyes. I must have looked like something from a horror movie–a blood–soaked bride waiting outside an emergency room, mascara streaked down her face.

“Angela, you should go home,” Sean said gently. “Take a shower, change your clothes. You don’t need to stay here. David and I can handle this.”

I shook my head firmly. “I’m not leaving.”

Something about Christopher’s words had felt final, like a goodbye. The way he’d spoken–apologizing, asking for forgiveness–had an air of desperate last confessions. And beyond that, he was here because of me. That knife had been meant for me. If he died…

I couldn’t finish the thought.

I pulled out Sean’s phone again and called Victoria. She answered immediately, concern evident in her voice.

“The children are very worried,” she said before I could even ask. “They’re still awake, asking about Christopher.”

“Can I speak to them?” I asked.

Victoria put the phone on video, and Aria’s tearful face filled the screen, Ethan’s appearing beside her a moment later.

“Mommy, is Uncle Christopher going to be okay?” Aria asked, her voice small and frightened.

I forced a smile. “The doctors are taking care of him right now, sweetie. He’ll be better soon.” I swallowed past the lump in my throat. “He said to tell you both that he wants to bring you presents next time he sees you.”

It was a lie, but a harmless one. Something to give them hope.

“Promise?” Ethan asked, his usually stoic face betraying his concern.

“Promise,” I said, hoping desperately I wouldn’t have to break it.

After reassuring the children a bit more, I told Victoria we probably wouldn’t be home tonight. She understood completely, promising to take good care of Aria and Ethan,