Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 441

Her petite form nestled against his chest, filling the void that had haunted him for the past week. The room stayed dark, and he didn't bother turning on the light. Everett softly kissed the back of her neck, maybe because the darkness made it easier to share secrets, or maybe he just wanted to have a real conversation with her. "Why didn't you tell me about Mateo's issues?" His deep, raspy voice suddenly cut through the silence, jolting Selena despite her determination to stay quiet. After a long pause, she replied with a touch of sarcasm, "Isn't that exactly what you wanted?"

Everett's instincts picked up on something important, his eyebrows knitting together.

"What do you mean?"

Her voice remained steady, emotionless, "Does it matter now? Mateo's gone!"

She stressed those last words, determined to drive home the point that Mateo was no longer in the picture, hoping to squash any lingering doubts Everett might have. Mateo was her rock, and she'd do anything to keep him hidden, away from anyone else's grasp.

"It does matter!"

In one swift motion, Everett flicked on the bedside lamp and turned her to face him, his dark eyes boring into hers as if trying to see into her very soul. "Explain yourself!"

Staring at his innocent yet demanding expression, Selena struggled to keep her emotions in check. Remembering the baseless suffering she and Mateo endured, she thought if it weren't for some stroke of luck, they both might have been gone by now.

could help prevent a miscarriage at first, but later on, it becomes lethal for the baby. Yet, you

pill could harm the baby or you. If I promised to keep Mateo safe, why would I

flared,

only your Dr. Campbell

Ask?

believe it was you either. I was desperate to know you wouldn't do such a thing, that you

you

to ask. Back then, all you cared

it hit me, whether it was you or not doesn't matter anymore. The

hope

shattered with her

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hopelessness, unlike before when a simple explanation

enough for her

about forgiveness; she clearly wanted nothing to do with him