Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 408

Everett was, after all, a businessman with logic always taking the lead over emotion. He didn't give in right away, just said, "Selena, let me think it over a bit more. Let's head home for now." Selena knew that some things couldn't be rushed. She nodded gently, "Alright, let's go home."

Though the phrase was simple, when she said it, it carried an extra touch of warmth.

Everett playfully tapped her perky nose with his long finger before scooping her up like a princess and striding away.

In the quiet of the night.

Selena slowly opened her eyes while nestled in his arms, gently moved his arm from around her waist, and propped herself up slightly. She reached over to the nightstand and grabbed a candy wrapper. She carefully unfolded it and studied the drawing on it for a while.

It was a child, smiling with eyes full of joy, incredibly endearing.

But this image was just a drawing, not real.

After a moment, she crumpled the candy wrapper into a ball and tossed it into the trash.

snuggling into

the sun

feeling refreshed, all her discomfort gone. After freshening up and throwing on a coat, she

afar, she caught a whiff of

realizing something, picked up

room. Seeing Selena moving

as she walked over and hugged

her senses as she said with a hoarse voice, "Ava, I'm sorry for

for. I'm fine. The boss gave me a long, paid vacation. I got to visit my grandkids

glistened with tears as

so much weight, haven't you been eating

muttering, "It hasn't been long, and you're expecting again. The boss really doesn't think about your health, men are only concerned with their own

covered Ava's mouth, worried she'd be

done, no point in complaining. The baby wouldn't like