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.

thought to herself, 'If Josh were to pass, Selena would lose her standing in the Bennett family, and I would make sure she was shown the door.' The only Bennett family

made the cold seep into your bones. Noticing this, Selena went to

cold glance and refused without a word. Even though she had

teasing smile playing on his lips, and said,

"Oh, okay."

Everett took it, popped open the cap, and handed it back to her. Then he grabbed the other two bottles, opened one, and

a

air before

Selena was amazed.

tension between mother and son, but it was worse than she thought. With Josh around, they could keep things civil, but who knew what

unease

ticking clock on the wall seemed to stretch time endlessly, and everyone grew more anxious the longer they waited. Selena could feel Everett's hand