Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 527

"I hope you'll give me a shot at taking care of you and little Mateo, to protect you both for life."

His sincerity was genuine, without any pushiness, just an honest expression of his feelings. Selena found herself speechless, her planned words stuck in her throat. Callum knew when to hold back.

"Selena, you don't have to answer me now. Take your time to think it over; I'll be waiting."

With that, he stood up to leave, giving her the space she needed.

Selena walked him to the door, reminding him to drive safely, and watched his car vanish before heading back inside.

Unexpectedly, she saw Ricky standing at the top of the stairs, watching her.

Her cheeks flushed with a mix of embarrassment and awkwardness, like a teenager caught by a parent.

Ricky came down, arms crossed, and asked, "Want a drink?"

Selena, already struggling to sleep, found it even more unlikely now. She nodded eagerly.

Ricky grabbed a bottle of his prized red wine from the cabinet, uncorked it, and poured two glasses.

They nestled into the couch like old times, clinking glasses. Ricky sipped his wine, but Selena downed hers in one go.

She coughed a little, struggling.

Ricky handed her a tissue, joking, "No one's gonna steal it from you, what's the rush?"

Selena wiped her lips, playfully tossed the crumpled tissue at him, "You little rascal, daring to boss your sister around now."

his ear but ended up patting his head, "Hard to believe you've grown up, sharing a

raised herself, her affection for him

ducked away from her "clutches" and turned

Are you sure you don't like Dr.

ran her fingers over the wine glass, then shook her head. With

she hadn't considered romance for years, maybe due to an

couldn't give him a full home and love; every child needs

had to face

the right guy for you. Why not give him a chance?" Selena poured herself

her hesitation, Ricky's

somerowed, "Sis, there's

told you, but now think it's time you

The next morning.

only fell asleep as dawn was breaking and didn't wake up until

heard laughter coming from

Joy, a long-missed friend, playing with little Mateo, saying, "I'm your godmother,

Joy pretended to cry.

seeing women cry, whether adults or kids,

Joy instantly brightened up.

he'd been tricked, Mateo

couldn't help

filled with tears, then turned away, feeling hurt for being kept in the

knew she was in the

Mateo the better, and she didn't

over and