Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

He reached for his phone, but just as his fingertips were about to make contact, Ava burst through the door, her face etched with urgency. "Sir, something's wrong with the missus. You should go check on her right away."

Everett's expression turned serious as he jumped up and hurried out of the study.

In the bedroom, Selena lay on the bed, her forehead glistening with sweat, her lovely features twisted in distress. She was murmuring frantically, caught in the grip of a nightmare.

He rushed over, gently placing his hand on her shoulder. "Selena, wake up..."

Up close, he could hear her fragmented whispers spilling out, repeating, "Don't come near, don't hurt my baby, please..."

"Everett, hurry... why aren't you here yet..."

"Save my baby, Everett, save our child!"

Each word was more heart-wrenching than the last, drenched in despair.

if his heart were being squeezed. He imagined these were the words she couldn't say during the accident when she was pregnant with Mateo. She had wanted him to save their child, but she couldn't speak a word,

faded, but Selena always managed to bring him

wake up, it's only a nightmare! Everything will be alright once

patted her

her eyes, staring blankly at the ceiling before her gaze drifted to Everett. The worry etched on his handsome face came into

and she clutched his arms tightly.

The baby?

confused, but then realized the nightmare had

safe and sound in your belly. Everything's okay,

moved gently to her stomach, and the

and

so to keep her from catching a chill, Everett had Ava change the bedding

helping her freshen up and change into

pajamas.