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?"

first, he quietly protected her.

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

impossible for her not to feel anything. But the timing was

Of course, after all his

filled with

couldn't let him spiralinto the madness of unrequited love-a pain she knew too

begun. Cutting their losses now meant he

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

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

his