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

the forceful one, taking what he wanted. His ways were darker, more sinister. Why should

the moment he entered her life, like a knight, always there to help and protect her, it was impossible for her not to feel anything.

fade. Of course, after all his years of waiting, she wasn't heartless. There were moments when

into his eyes, filled with longing, and chose

in human form. She couldn't let him spiralinto the

their losses now meant he could

eyes widened. Even though he'd always known Selena's heart wasn't his, which drove

it. When he found out she 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 eventually remain by his side, not be

raced with dark thoughts. Finally, he spread his arms and pulled her slender body into a