Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 576

She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Her voice was soft, almost a whisper, as she swallowed hard, "I'm sorry, Dr. Campbell."

"It's really my fault. I shouldn't have... in a moment of desperation, rushed into this. You're such a good person, and you deserve a better woman."

"I have a child now. I can't just live for myself anymore. Once they're here, it's my duty to see it through, right?"

Her voice carried a hint of regret, though not a trace of remorse. Even if she could turn back time, she'd still choose to have little Mateo.

Callum's grip tightened. He understood her reasoning, but accepting it was another matter. He was never a choice in her book.

Suddenly, he grabbed her slender shoulders, turning her to face him. His dark eyes bore into hers. "Selena, have you ever... even a little bit... liked me?"

mark. At first, he quietly

taking what he wanted. His ways were darker, more sinister. Why should he be

knight, always there to help and protect her, it was impossible for her not to feel anything. But the timing was never right. When she loved Everett, her heart had no room for anyone else. By the time she let go of that mistake, her heart

after all his

his eyes, filled with longing, and chose to lie,

in human form. She couldn't let him spiralinto

they'd just begun. Cutting their losses now meant he

heart wasn't his, which drove him to desperate measures, hearing her

was going back home, he shouldn't have let her leave. If she had stayed abroad, even if she didn't like him, she'd

thoughts. Finally, he spread his arms and pulled her slender