Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 324

The person coming up the path wasn't Everett-it was Derick. Instantly, the light in Selena's eyes dimmed, and her hand, which had been resting lightly on the railing, slowly tightened into a fist. Noticing her disappointment, Derick felt a wave of sympathy wash over him. He wished he could change things, but he was just a messenger today...

Selena took a deep breath and forced a smile. "Derick, what brings you here? Did you leave some documents at home again?"

Derick shook his head, hesitating as he tried to find the right words, worried about hurting her feelings.

"It's okay, Derick," she said gently. "Just say what's on your mind."

Pressed for time, Derick couldn't linger. He spoke softly, explaining that Everett had sent him to collect some clothes from the villa because he planned to stay at the downtown apartment for a while.

Even though he was trying to be gentle, Selena felt a sharp pang in her heart. Everett wasn't just avoiding her; he was moving out altogether?

She lowered her gaze to her pale fingertips, her voice barely above a whisper. "Is it the apartment where Margot stays?"

did have a downtown apartment, but Margot had always lived there. Was he

the details to spare her more pain, but it was clear he

Reluctantly, he nodded.

"Please, don't read too much into it. The apartment is over 2,000 square feet. It's plenty big. Mr. Everett and Ms.

state. She refused to stay in the hospital and even tried to harm herself. The doctors thought she'd do better at home, somewhere she felt safe and comfortable." "Mr. Everett really had no other choice but to be there

hoping it

understood Derick's good intentions, but she felt oddly numb at that moment. Whether Everett loved Margot or not, the truth was

just to clear up the medication issue and tell him about the baby. Beyond

I'll help you pack them," she said, turning slowly and heading back to the master

to her. She quickly paired

she made a request, "Please, make sure he gets this message. Tell him... if he wants to stay with Margot, that's his choice, but he needs to find some time to come back. It won't take long. Just tell him I have something important to

worry, I'll make sure he