Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 533

The car zoomed off into the distance, leaving a trail of dust behind. Little Mateo's face was pressed against the window, eyes wide with panic and urgency as he watched the world blur past. Selena ran after the car for a few steps before it left her behind, her legs wobbly Ava, her face etched with worry, asked, "Ma'am, should we try to catch up with them?" She knew Mr. Everett had always been a bit of a tyrant, but she hadn't expected him to double down on his ways after three years.

and nearly giving out beneath her. Just as she was about to lose her balance, a steadying hand caught her from behind.

Selena stood there, frozen for what felt like an eternity. She shook her head slightly, knowing the man too well. "He won't hurt the child. Chasing after them now... it won't help, and it'll only make things worse if we rile him up."

Even though Selena tried to sound reassuring, Ava couldn't shake the heaviness in her heart. Little Mateo had only just returned home, and already things were spiraling out of control. He was so young; who knew if he could handle all this without bearing scars? After all, she'd helped raise him, pouring her love into every moment, and seeing him in distress was heart-wrenching.

Ava wiped a tear from the corner of her eye as Selena, looking defeated, shuffled back inside. Amidst the chaos, she'd forgotten about her plans for the day. She collapsed onto the sofa, her mind a tangled mess. Everett's intentions were clear-he was gearing up for a custody battle.

But Mateo was her world, and she couldn't imagine life without him. If Everett refused to relent, would she have to return to his stifling control? The shrill ring of her phone snapped her out of her daze. Seeing Dr. Campbell's name on the screen, she hesitated for a moment before answering. "Dr. Campbell," she croaked, her voice strained. "I'm sorry, I can't make it today."

confident person who had left the house not long ago. A heavy silence followed on the

laugh. "Dr. Campbell, you always see right through it. He found out Mateo is his son,

Everett's resolve-backed by the formidable Bennett family and

why she

hoped to avoid confrontation until Everett remarried. But life

plans. Her uncle's suddenhet

and Mateo's unexpected return had thrust her

had gone all out

Pove

extravagant, preferring to keep things low-key. But he knew she cherished meaningful gestures,

hold dear.

flowers. He looked longingly at the empty seat opposite him. "Selena," Callum's voice came through the phone, soft and gentle. "This isn't