Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

When Selena hit the ground, blood oozed from her thigh, leaving a stain on the floor. Rebecca must have noticed it.

Rebecca had started the commotion and pushed her. Selena deserved some payback, but if she told Everett the truth, he would probably go to Rebecca for answers. His handsome face would turn icy, and Rebecca would spill everything.

Selena worried Rebecca might say something she shouldn't, drawing Everett's attention. He was too sharp for his own good, and Selena couldn't afford to let her guard down.

Settling the score with Rebecca could wait; keeping the child a secret was her main concern now.

Selena tried to brush it off, replying casually, "It was just a little fender bender, nothing major."

"Nothing major?"

The more Everett looked at the bandage around her head, the more t irked him. "I leave you alone for a moment, and this happens. If only you were Thumbelina, then I could carry you around in my pocket every day to keep you safe." His fingers gently traced her cheek, his deep eyes showing a flicker of concern.

He often had a way with words, especially in intimate moments, whispering things that made her blush.

But sweet nothings were rare from him, and

hearing them all of a sudden made Selena's heart race.

talk, especially from someone

word tugged at

was just trying to charm her without really

eyes took on a playful

against his hand like a kitten. "Yeah, right, I don't buy

lazily, "Mrs. Bennett, do you have a misconception about yourself? I wouldn't

managed to turn the conversation flirtatious,

a few more teasing words, Selena's cheeks flushed a rosy red, making her look much more lively

her mind,

was still fragile

feeling dizzy?" Everett

"Mhm," she responded.

adjusted the bed to make her comfortable and carefully tucked her in. "Sleep now. I'm here with you, not going anywhere." Selena's heart felt warm, and she slowly

the bed, watching her, holding her hand until her breathing became steady and deep. Then, his gaze

placed Selena's hand under the blanket, and walked out of the room, quietly closing the door behind

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