Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 245

Selena gently placed her hand on her stomach, a wave of anxiety washing over her. Could she really be... pregnant? No way, that can't be it!

They'd always been careful, taking all the necessary precautions. It couldn't just happen out of the blue, right? More likely, she was just exhausted. Everett had kept her up half the night, and she'd spent the whole afternoon running around looking at venues. She was simply worn out.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

When she stepped out, there was Everett, casually leaning against the wall, smoking a cigarette. With one hand in his pocket and the other holding the cigarette, he looked effortlessly cool. It was hard to look away.

A few girls nearby were sneaking photos of him with their phones, eyes gleaming with excitement.

One of the bolder ones approached and struck up a conversation. "Hey, handsome, did anyone ever tell you you look just like someone?"

Everett lazily lifted an eyebrow, "Oh yeah? Who's that?"

She made a heart with her hands. "Like the man of my dreams!"

Everett smirked.

Sensing her chance, she pulled out her phone. "Mind swapping numbers?"

Everett, noticing Selena out of the corner of his eye, instinctively stubbed out his cigarette and nodded her way.

have to ask my wife about that," he replied smoothly. "Otherwise, I'll be sleeping

might as well have had "devoted husband"

aback, turning to see Selena, who was a vision of beauty. Feeling suddenly awkward, she realized

dark eyes focusing on her face. Noticing her pale lips, he spoke softly. "Let's get you checked out

The hospital?

of panic but kept her voice steady. "It's

his chest.

it

lightly, and teased, "Mrs. Bennett, you were the one

outdo

cheeks flushed a deep red, replacing her earlier

they skipped dinner at the mall and headed

and although Selena wasn't hungry, she forced herself to eat half a

Everett retreated to his study, and Selena started rummaging through the

bought

tests,

and

a positive

little

she finally found one and held