Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 547

worry was about the emotional toll on the child. Psychological wounds are the toughest to heal.

Selena's hands hung at her sides, clenched so tightly her fingertips turned white. Ava noticed and tried to comfort both Selena and herself. At least little Mateo was with his dad, living in comfort, since he was their cherished son. But deep down, everyone knew the real "Oh, by the way, Dr. Campbell's here," Ava said, her voice dropping to a whisper, "He came early this morning and didn't see you..."

Selena quickly caught on. In other words, Callum knew she hadn't come home last night and had stayed over at Moon Bay.

As she walked into the living room, Callum was sitting on the couch, sipping tea with his usual grace. When he glanced up at Selena, his tender smile was just as warm as ever, and his "Good morning" sounded unchanged.

Selena couldn't tell if it was her sensitivity or the shift in their relationship, but she felt a hint of displeasure from him, a subtle pressure hanging in the air. She sat down, and Callum poured her a cup of tea, sliding it across to her, "Here, have some warm tea."

soothe her throat, and chose to explain herself. Since she was committed to being open with him,

He was really upset, crying and all; I just couldn't leave

Callum understood how important

to her and nodded, which gave Selena some relief. But just as she started

"But this isn't a one-time

to be there every time? Every time Mateo cries, you'll stay at Moon

to Everett, you can protect your heart, but can he? Will he

gentle questions felt

things were different now than they were three years ago. Back then, she could walk away from that

were a bit too sharp and might've hurt her. He looked apologetic and reached

sorry. I was just... a bit jealous. Since you came back, even if it wasn't what