Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 539

Everett shattered his illusions with harsh words, "If you don't believe me, ask her yourself. See if she's planning to walk away and leave you behind." With that, he set the child down.

Little Mateo, tears streaming down his face, toddled off to the master bedroom to find his mom. He rushed over, wrapping his tiny arms around Selena's legs, his voice trembling as he asked if she was going to leave him. His little face was drenched in tears, making him look heartbreakingly adorable.

Selena's heart ached at the sight. She quickly crouched down, pulling him into a comforting hug. "Oh, sweetheart, don't cry. Mommy's not going anywhere. How could I ever leave you? I'll always be here..." As she wiped away his tears, her own tears began to flow freely.

He was so young, so dependent on her. The thought of being separated, even if it meant staying with his biological father-a man still a stranger to him-was terrifying.

No mother could bear to leave at a moment like this.

Reassuring Mateo multiple times that she wasn't leaving, that she'd stay with him through the night and be there when he woke up, his sobs finally subsided.

Yet, his little hand clung tightly to her shirt, as if afraid she'd vanish the moment he blinked.

Once he calmed down, Selena cleaned his face and fed him. Kate had mentioned he hadn't eaten much since yesterday, too upset to eat.

With his mom by his side, little Mateo ate obediently.

she played with him a bit, gave him a bath, and then tucked him into

still murmuring that mommy wasn't allowed to leave.

her know she wouldn't be coming back tonight. She needed to stay in Moon Bay with her child, given how upset he was. Leaving him

to check in with your lover even when you're staying at your

looked up, meeting Everett's striking yet cold and cynical

wrong idea, but she didn't feel like explaining. Let him

down next to Mateo, treating Everett like he was

on her son, gently patting him as she softly sang his

on him. She needed to ensure he got a good night's sleep

her son close. by,

she

her into rest.

sang, sleepiness crept in,

a shower and loosely tied

it, then turned and headed

a dim wall lamp bathed the room, highlighting

breathing filled the room with