Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 568

Just when Selena thought he might blow up, he simply held her gaze with those deep, dark eyes for a moment, then turned and walked out. She exhaled a relieved sigh.

Snuggled in bed, cradling her baby who smelled of milk, the weight and confusion that had been pressing on her heart slowly began to lift. It had been a whirlwind of a day; her mind was cluttered, and her nerves were taut. But now, maybe because her son was finally back with her or perhaps because Moon Bay felt so familiar, she started to unwind without even realizing it, her eyelids growing heavier by the second.

The night was calm and still. When Everett quietly opened the nursery door again, Selena was already asleep next to their son, the soft glow of the bedside lamp casting a peaceful light on her face. He stood there watching her, suddenly feeling like he was in some sort of dream.

Unable to resist, he moved forward, gently lifting his son from her arms and tucking him in with a little blanket. Then, he carefully scooped up Selena, his slender, fragrant wife, and carried her out of the room. Even with his gentle touch, Selena stirred awake.

bed, she woke up, clearly annoyed. But instead of looking embarrassed for getting caught, he cheekily said, "Mrs. Bennett, now that you've tended to our son's needs, it's time to look after

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her chest rising and falling. She

"When I'm with you, yeah, that's pretty much it!" The attraction between them was natural, nothing to be shy about. She always had a way of stirring up every emotion and desire in him, his longing for her

face. After all this time, he still couldn't manage a sweet

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