Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 526

Selena's eyes flickered slightly. It was Callum...

Just then, her phone buzzed. She walked over to check it. He'd sent a message: "If you're still up, there's something I want to talk about."

She tiptoed to her son's bedside, kissed his cheek softly, tucked him in, and wrapped her coat tighter around herself before stepping outside.

She opened the door to Brook's House, stepping aside to let him in. "How long have you been standing here? Why didn't you say something?" she whispered.

Had she not been restless and glanced out the window, he might've been left in the chilly wind all night.

Callum gave a gentle smile, "I was worried you were asleep. You've been so worn out lately, I didn't want to disturb you."

In the search for little Mateo, she'd hardly slept, and then Everett whisked her away for nearly a day and a night. Even though Callum had been anxious with so much to say, he couldn't bear to wake her.

Once inside, Selena flicked on the living room light, inviting him to make himself at home while she went to the kitchen to fetch a glass of warm water. "Here, drink this to warm up."

Callum smiled, accepting the glass and taking a sip, only to wince as the motion pulled at a cut on his lip.

Out in the dim light, Selena hadn't noticed his injuries. Now, under the bright lights, the familiar gentle face was marred with bruises. His forehead, cheeks, and the corner of his lips were battered, and his right eye was blackened.

This was the first time she'd seen Dr. Campbell, usually so polished and calm, looking so rough. It looked painful at first glance, and her brows furrowed without her realizing it.

her concern, set the glass down, and said with a light-hearted smile, "Don't

he added, revealing a side of himself he'd never

offered, retrieving a first aid kit from the TV cabinet. She

cotton swab, she leaned in to apply the

her, Callum bowed his head. For a moment, the space between them shrank, and he caught the faint fragrance from

so close, her skin pale and delicate, showing no signs of having borne a child. Time seemed to have favored her, replacing the innocence of her

his gaze catching a glimpse of a purplish-red

knew what it

arm muscles tensing, veins

thought she'd hurt him. "Sorry, I'll be

he grabbed her hand, the warmth and dryness of his touch startling her. She instinctively tried to pull away. But Callum held tighter, refusing

in shock,

you," he said, his voice as gentle as a mountain stream,

silent for a moment, unsure whether she was shocked by his sudden confession or simply didn't

always measured and aware of boundaries, was now

and looked into her eyes again. "You know I like

lowered her gaze

touch of resignation, even if

and had once mistaken his affections for Margot, years of being together had made it clear

kept it friendly, never

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