Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 230

Chapter 230

Such a simple, genuine hug made him feel as if his once-empty heart was suddenly overflowing. He watched her for a moment before wrapping his arms around her. The two of them nestled close together. It was one of those rare, warm, and peaceful moments they'd

shared in their three years of marriage. But it didn't last long.

chaotic mess.

The Bennett family members rushed over as soon as they got the news. With Josh still in surgery, they started their premature mourning. They were worried about seeming indifferent and missing out on any inheritance, turning the area outside the operating room into a Everett's expression turned stormy. "Everyone, out now!"

Some of Everett's uncles were reluctant. How could they leave at such a crucial time? If this was Josh's last moment, showing their faces might just get them a bigger slice of his estate.

But Everett wasn't having any of it. He called Derick, and soon enough, a team of bodyguards arrived, hauling each family member away.

glare at Selena before leaving, clearly unhappy that Selena was allowed to stay. But she thought to herself, 'If Josh were to pass, Selena would lose her standing in the Bennett family, and I would make sure

this, Selena went to the vending machine and

refused without a word. Even though she had expected it, Selena couldn't help but

looked over, a teasing smile playing on his lips, and said, "Selena, come over

"Oh, okay."

him one of the drinks. Everett took it, popped open the cap, and handed it back to her. Then he grabbed the other two bottles, opened one, and casually tossed the last one toward

a

air before landing

Selena was amazed.

and son, but it was worse than she thought. With Josh around, they could keep things civil, but who knew what would happen without

unease gnawed

on the wall seemed to stretch time endlessly, and everyone grew more anxious the longer they waited. Selena could feel Everett's hand growing colder, and no matter how tightly