Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Hearing those words, Everett's dark eyes deepened, his lips pressing into a thin line as he stayed silent. He worried that if he spoke, he'd only end up causing more harm.

Selena, exhausted and unwilling to argue any further, said coldly, "I'm heading to bed now. Please leave."

Everett's hand clenched tightly, but the tension eased when his gaze landed on her pale face. "Selena, I won't pressure you anymore, but... the kids need me, don't they?"

He'd spent time with the children, and they had grown attached to him, forming a bond that was hard to break.

"The kids need you, and you can be there for them. We can be friends, but that's as far as it goes."

Everett got the message. For the kids' sake, they could maintain a friendly relationship, but she wouldn't give him another chance, and he shouldn't expect

more.

His heart was heavy with reluctance. The woman he loved was right there, so close. He could've held her tonight, shared all his longing and love. Instead, he was met with cold rejection. But he knew he couldn't push her any further.

Luckily...

They still had time on their side.

There was plenty of opportunity to mend their broken relationship.

After a moment, Everett finally turned and left, closing the door softly behind him. He lingered outside for a bit, not leaving immediately, and instead made his way to the kids' room.

As he entered, Mateo, who should have been asleep, opened his eyes and said softly, "Dad, did you get kicked out again?"

Everett paused mid-step. "..."

He sat down by the bed, giving his son's cheek a gentle pinch. "Why aren't you asleep?"

Mateo sat up, leaning against his dad like a little adult, and sighed, "It's because you're not trying hard enough, Dad. I'm worried about you."

Everett didn't know whether to be annoyed or amused. "You really are my son."

His son had no qualms about teasing him.

Mateo shot him a look. "Of course, if you weren't my dad, I wouldn't care."

Everett rubbed his temples. "You should stop picking up all this nonsense from Jaime."

Mateo shot back, "Uncle Lucas has a point. You made too many mistakes

before, and now you're dealing with

the fallout. I won't make the same mistakes."

Everett had hoped to find some comfort for his wounded heart with his kids, but instead, he felt even more pierced by their honesty.

Having such a son was truly a blessing!

Irritated and a bit embarrassed, he gently nudged his son back down. "Go to sleep, no more talking."

...

The next day, Everett managed to snag a breakfast and then took Mateo to school.

After Selena fèd Haley breakfast, Alexa came downstairs, followed by a maid carrying a suitcase. Alexa hadn't brought much with her, but Selen@made sure she had

everything she needed and had it all packed up.

Selena handed the child over to Ava and walked over to Alexa. "Let's go, I'll take you to the airport."

Alexa understood this was Selena's final act of kindness and didn't refuse. "Alright."

Outside, Holt was already waiting by the car.

Selena and Alexa got in, and Holt placed the suitcase in the trunk before joining

them and driving off slowly.

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On the way, Alexa rolled down the window, letting the warm breeze

blow in

She gazed at the clear blue

sky, the gentle wind bringing a faint

smile to her lips.

Freedom felt just within reach.noveldrama

These past few years, she had been trapped not only by Blaine's hatred but also

by her own love for him.