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.

she lay back down, snuggling into

next morning, the sun

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

she caught a whiff of the

for a moment, then, realizing something, picked

saw the familiar figure. Ava, wearing an apron, was tidying up the living room. Seeing Selena moving quickly, she called out in surprise, "Oh dear,

welled up in Selena's eyes as she

her senses as she said with

gave me a long, paid vacation. I got to visit my grandkids and

glistened with tears as

haven't you been eating well? And...

Selena's still-flat belly, unable to hide her concern, muttering, "It hasn't been long, and you're expecting again. The boss really doesn't think about your health, men

mouth, worried she'd be sent away again just

she spoke up, "What's done is done, no point in complaining. The baby wouldn't