Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 309

They'd gone on a bit of a shopping spree for the baby who hadn't even arrived yet, picking up everything from adorable little outfits to tiny toys and more.

Selena chuckled, rubbing her forehead. "We've still got some time before the baby gets here, and honestly, you've bought way too much..."

Joy shrugged, grinning like it was the most obvious thing in the world. "I couldn't help myself. Everything's just so cute! This is my godson we're talking about. Of course, as his godmother, I want to spoil him!" What could Selena do but accept the gesture? She called Ava over to pack everything away neatly.

Joy sipped her coffee, scanning Selena's face, and seemed to relax. "Selena, you look great. Seeing you doing well really puts my mind at ease."

The last time she'd seen Selena in the hospital, she looked like a strong breeze might knock her over, her skin pale and her whole demeanor fragile. Now, her cheeks had a healthy glow, she'd filled out a bit, and the worry that had been etched in her brow had softened into something more peaceful. Clearly, Everett had been taking good care of her.

Selena gave a soft smile, not denying it.

Even though she hadn't fully healed from past hurts, life kept moving, and she had to look ahead. With Everett showing signs of change, whether for the baby or herself, she was willing to give him another chance. They chatted a bit more until Joy's phone buzzed. She glanced at it and answered, "I'm about ready here, alright, come pick me up. I'll be waiting."

She hung up and Selena, catching a man's voice on the line, raised an eyebrow. "Who's that?"

Joy didn't hold back. "My boyfriend."

Selena's eyes widened. "Wait, you... when did you get a boyfriend?"

bit of flirtation, but she'd never actually claimed anyone

flirting was fine, but she'd never put her heart into

first time she'd ever called

been married for years with a kid on the way. Can't let you get too far ahead,

smile didn't quite

then asked, "Do you like

My parents are thrilled, so we're just seeing how things go," Joy replied with her usual

slowly. "Having options is

were on equal footing and didn't dislike each other was considered a decent marriage

beat her mismatched

where she'd bent over backwards just to be looked down on. And even

some comfort. "Selena, no matter what, Everett's turned a

things will likely settle even more. You'll

rake makes the

the encouraging words, Selena thought she heard a hint of

who was still smiling, showing no

it was just her

the smile. "Alright, I'll do my

minutes later, Joy's boyfriend's car pulled up outside. Selena walked her out, catching sight of a handsome man