The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife novel Chapter 82

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The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire’s Ex–Wife

Chapter 82: You Probably Won’t Get Another Chance

Sean Pov

“Angela, are you hurt? Is it setions? The words tumbled from my lip as I burst into the hospital room. The sight of her lying in the bed, looking so fragile against the stark white sheets, made my theft constrict painfully.

But Angela’s response wasn’t what I expected. She barely glanced my direction, her face a mask of careful indifference.

“The fine,” she said quietly, her voice carrying a chill that made me pause mid–step.

The scene before me–Angela in the hospital bed, Christopher standing gourd like some self–appointed protector–made something dark and possessive rear up inside me.

Without thinking, I moved toward Angela. “We need to get you checked properly-

“That won’t be necessary, Angela cut nie off, her voice tight with ban–ly contained emotion. The doctors have already examined me thoroughly. She shifted slightly, wincing as the movement pulled at her injured wrists. “I’m quite tired now. I’d like to rest.”

The dismissal in her tobe was unmistakable. Christopher cleared his throat softly. “Perhaps we should continue our discussion

outside?”

I wanted to refuse, to stay by Angela’s side, but one look at her closed expression told me she meant what she said. With a tight nod, I followed Christopher into the hallway, the door closing behind us with a soft click

“How did you find her?” I demanded without preamble.

Christopher leaned against the wall, his usual impeccable appearance showing signs of strain.

“I was on my way to visit Elizabeth, actually. When I arrived at the hospital, Victoria mentioned Angela had gone missing. I tried calling her phone and managed to trace its location.”

He paused, his expression darkening.

“What I found was… concerning”

What do you mean

“The kidnappers were Jennifer and a man named Mike–a former security guard who used to work Christina’s events.” Christopher’s voice remained carefully neutral, but his implications were clear.

“Rather interesting coincidence, don’t you t

you think?”

The suggestion hit me like a physical blow.

“That’s impossible. Christina would never-

“Never what, Sean?” Christopher’s amber eyes fixed on me with unnerving intensity “Never orchestrate something like this? Then perhaps you can explain why her closest friend and former employee were holding your wife captive in an abandoned warehouse?”

I felt the color drain from my face as the implications sank in.

“You d

don’t understand. Christina was missing too. I was looking for her

“Yes, quite convenient timing, wasn’t it? While you were searching for Christina, Angela was being attacked. Did you even check

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your phone when she called?

The accusation hit home with devastating accuracy. I had ignored several calls from Angela’s number, too focused on finding

Christina

The realization made my stomach chun.

“How long had Angela been missing before you found her? The quion came out rougher than I intended.

“Long enough.” Christopher straightened his cuffs with deliberate precision. “Long enough for her to realize that her husband was too busy chasing after another woman to notice she was in danger.”

My hands clenched into fists at my sides. “Watch yourself, Blake. Sie still my wife.”

“Temporarily.” His lips curved into a knowing smile that made my blond boil. “Your marriage contract expires soon, doesn’t it?”

The knowledge that he knew about our arrangement felt like another betrayal. “Angela told you al

about that?

“She needed someone to confide in,” he replied smoothly. “Someone who would put her interests first, instead of running off to buy strawberries for another woman in the middle of the night.”

My hand shot out before I could stop myself, grabbing his lapel. “You don’t know anything about my relationship with Angela.”

“Lknow more than you think.” Christopher didn’t resist my grip, his calm demeanor only fueling my anger. “I know she deserves better than being your backup plan while you play house with Christina.”