Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 464

Before her lay a man with his muscular chest exposed, their limbs tangled together as he hugged her tightly, like a giant teddy bear. After giving birth to Mateo, she often felt weaker, her body perpetually chilly. Meanwhile, Everett, always full of life, was like a human heater. No wonder she was overheating in her dreams. But that wasn't the main issue right now. The pressing question was how Everett, who had been missing for over two weeks, ended up here. Why was he in her bed, wrapped around her so intimately?

Almost on reflex, Selena lashed out with a kick, landing it right on his stomach, sending him tumbling off the bed while he was still half-asleep. Everett let out a groan, his eyes snapping open, usually so mysterious, now clouded with sleep. Selena's voice, sharp with annoyance, cut through the haze. "Everett, what are you doing here?"

Slowly, Everett blinked and focused on Selena, who was still in the bed. Sunlight streamed through the window, highlighting her lovely face. Even in her anger, she captivated him.

Why was he here? He couldn't really recall. He had a vague memory of leaving his apartment and being picked up by someone sent by Jaime. Exhausted, he wanted a place to properly rest. He mentioned a location, and here he was. Maybe it was just an old habit; whenever he drank too much, he found himself wanting her to take care of him, and somehow, he always ended up back here. Or maybe, he just missed her.

But he couldn't admit any of this to Selena. He didn't want her scorn or laughter. To him, Selena was still his wife, and there was nothing wrong with them sharing a bed.

Everett got up, his dark eyes fixed on her, and shot back, "This is my house. Why can't I come back?"

she'd have jeopardized

out! Since you asked me

course, this is your property, and if you decide to live here again, I won't

pulling her nightgown tighter around herself, and headed for the door. She couldn't bear another moment in the same room

fell, every word she spoke severing their connection. The frustration that had been simmering for weeks

swiftly moved to

pressed her against the cabinet. His voice was low and gravelly, "Selena, we're still in the cooling-off period, technically still married. You're still

do divorce, you're still the mother of my child. The agreement allows me to see the child anytime, and you agreed to it. What now? Trying

struggled but couldn't

his facade, "The child isn't even born yet, how do you plan to 'see' them? Mr. Everett,

Instead, his dark eyes deepened, and he smirked. His voice dropped even lower, "Why