Chapter 260 The Secret Pregnancy of the Billionaire's Ex-Wife Chapter 260: Ex-Husband? Angela Pov Today, Sean personally excitedto the office, and in front of many employees, referred toas his wife, I could see the shock After a brief tout. he stepped out to take a call, leavingto catch up on accumulated werk.
I flipped through documents on my desk, trying to make sense of the business I supposedly built despite gaps in my memory.
Mrs. Wilson?" Marcus appeared in my doorway, aims Inden with folders. I've organized the reports and brought the docoments you asked for," Thank you, Marcus, Let's review them." As we sorted through documents, Marcus leaned forward, lowering voice. "Wilson, Shaw cwith you today?" "Yes, he did." I continued reviewing the papers, trying to appear nonchalant. "And you didn't tellabout your relationship? His voice held gentine surprise.
I froze momentarily, unsure what he meant. Cautiously, I deflected. didn't tell you before?" Marcus shook his head emphatically. "No! The entire company was shocked when Mr. Shaw announced it. I always thought he was just your ex-husband." Ex-husband? The word hitlike a physical blow. My fingers tightened on the report I was holding, crinkling the paper. Sean and I had been divorced? When? How? This contradicted everything he'd toldabout our relationship.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"The whole office is still adjusting. Marcus continued, oblivious to my inner turmall. "If I'd known you were actually together, I wouldn't have worried so much. Though, given how things were before, it's surprising....
"How things were before?" I asked, my voice carefully controlled despite my racing heart.
Marcus backpedaled immediately. "It's all in the past now. Couples argue-it's normal. My wife and I fight all the time. Nothing a little attention can't fix." We had fought? Badly enough that my staff knew about it? I struggled to maintain my composure while my mind raced through the implications. If we were divorced, why had Sean presented us as a continuously married couple? Why hide our separation? I needed more information. "Marcus, when did you start working her? "Three months ago, shortly after you returned from Europe, he replied, sorting through another stack of documents.
My thoughts connected rapidly.
Three months ago-around the stI'd posted that cryptic Instagram warning to myself: "Don't be foolish again. Don't make the smistake twice." And Marcus had no idea about my relationship with Sean, meaning whatever had happened between us was significant enough to affect my professional life.
Marcus, when will this project officially-1 began, topics. "When will this project officially launch?" noticed Sean approaching through the glass partition. I quickly shifted 1/3 Chapter 260: Ex-Husband? Marcus followed my gaze, immediately straightening his postmie M urgent-I can handle the reports. Perhaps you should just review the "Rest? I've only been here for a shout while Wilson, you just returned to the office These files FGTÜ'T briefly and rest for today?: "Yes, but you've lost so much weight. During your absence, were you well? His med genidine I couldn't deny the obvious change in my appearance. The minint didnt tie-my face had grown gaunt, clothes b hanging loosely on If you're worried about the company. Marcus, added, "you could stop by Intefly each day. I'll report anything important, and handle The rest.
"Alright." 1 conceded, suddenly feeling exhausted.
Marcus collected the documents and excused himself just as Sean eldered. His eyes followed Marcus out before settling on me, his expression softening.
"Tired?" Sean asked, his voice low and slightly strained. Whatever call he'd taken hadn't improved his mood. I'd planned to finish working before addressing his apparent frustration, but his concern touched me. Without thinking. I moved closer, leaning into his chest. His body tensed in surprise before his rms automatically encircled me.
"Maybe I'm just out of practice with all these documents," I admitted looking up at him. "It's mentally draining." Sean's brow furrowed immediately. "Draining? Are you feeling dizzy or unwell?" I laughed softly at his overreaction. "I just said the work is mentally taxing, not that I feel sick. Why are you so anxious?" *I'm not anxious," he countered.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Weren't you just now? I'm simply concerned," he clarified. "If you have questions, you can ask me. I am, after all, an expert in investments." I slid my hand down to find his, intertwining our fingers and squeezing gently. "Thank you for helping me."
His body stiffened momentarily before relaxing, his expression, m becoming noticeably gentler, Plooked eyes meeting. Without warning, he tightened his embrace and kissedfirmly. up just as he looked down, our
When we separated, I studied his face, still thinking about Marcus's revelation. You haven't forgotten about your injury, have you? It's barely healed." "It's fine now," Sean assured me, his voice deepening. "If you don't believe me, I can prove it.
He leaned down, puzzling his face against my neck, his breath warmgainst my skin, Part of mem wanted to pull away and demand answers about our supposed divorce, yet another part responded to his touch, craving the security of his embrace.. The word "ex-husband still echoed in my mind, but the fog of confusion had lifted slightly. Whatever our present moment felt undeniably right.
past contained, the "This is still an office," I reminded him, half-heartedly trying to move toward the door. "Shouldn't we go home? "Yes," he agreed, though his arms remained firmly around me.
2/3 Chapter 260: Ex-Husband? I opened my mouth to say something done, but his lips captured door.
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