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?"

the mark. At first, he quietly protected her. Later, he tried every trick in the book, but no matter what, he couldn't hold

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

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

has a child, her feelings about love tend to fade. Of course, after all his years of waiting, she wasn't heartless. There were moments

his eyes, filled with longing, and chose to

Dr. Campbell she knew was a gentleman, like moonlight in human form. She couldn't let him spiralinto the madness of unrequited love-a pain she knew too well, one that could

begun. Cutting their losses

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

leave. If she had stayed abroad, even if she didn't like him, she'd eventually remain by his side, not be taken away

he spread his arms and pulled her slender body into a