Chapter 254

"Ah, good kid," he said, giving Selena's head a gentle pat.

Rebecca was about to step in through the doorway when she overheard the conversation. Her hand froze on the doorknob, gripping it tighter, her eyes filled with resentment.

...

Over at Bennett Corporation, in the CEO's office, Derick was going over the day's schedule with Everett, iPad in hand, when Jaime barged in.

His oversized sunglasses covered most of his face, making him look like he was trying to hide from the world.

Derick blinked in surprise before greeting him, "Mr. Jaime."

Jaime nodded, waving his hand casually, "Carry on, don't mind me. I'm just here to snag a nap on the couch."

Without further ado, he sprawled out on the couch, his legs too long and dangling off the edge.

Derick raised an eyebrow. "?"

an ounce of hospitality. "What is this, your hotel suite? Derick, please call security!" Just as Derick was about to act, Jaime

friends? Can't I just crash

catch some Z's, I'm a goner. Everett, could you live with that

lifted an eyelid, giving him

marred by massive dark

mince words, suggested,

Jaime looked downright pitiful.

it

sister's off for some quality time with her husband and left me with their twins. They're at that age where even dogs would steer clear, and they're wearing me out Honestly, it's tougher than juggling

mischief-makers a few times

down, playing dead. "No matter where I hide, they find me. This is the only sanctuary So, Everett, if you want to keep me around let me stay. Otherwise, you'll be visiting my grave this time

hint of schadenfreude. "Finally, someone's managed to

Derick, signaling him to leave. Derick nodded and

"Selena and I aren't planning

Jaime's eyes flew open.

up, eyeing Everett

the past three years, Selena had been dead set on having kids, nearly divorcing over it. Had

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