Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 591

He realized too late, and that's why he missed out on so much, wasted so much time. Cindy, hearing the story, promptly let go of Everett's leg and dashed over to bother little Mateo. Mateo turned red and tried to ignore her, but she was persistent, whispering all sorts of

sweet nonsense in his ear-a move clearly picked up from Jaime the jokester.

The three kids laughed and tussled as they climbed aboard the bus. Everett's dark eyes lingered on them, his gaze softening with warmth. Even though Alex didn't want to break this tender moment, she checked her watch and gently reminded him, "Mr. Everett, it's time to head to the airport."

"Right," he replied, taking one last, lingering look before turning away and bending to get into the car. The car slowly pulled away, distancing itself from the bus.

When Selena finally woke up, the morning sun was already high in the sky. Annoyed, she threw a few lazy punches into the air, more for show than effort. Her whole body ached, especially... in certain areas.

She recalled last night's absurdity. That man, trying to prove he wasn't "old," had gone all out until she was practically begging for mercy. Thank goodness he was off on a business trip now.

Selena sighed with relief, grabbed her phone, and video-called little Mateo. She'd slipped a phone into his backpack the day before. Within moments, the screen was filled with the cheerful faces of three kids.

"Make sure to have fun, and send me a picture from the top tonight, okay?" "Okay!" Mateo chirped. Cindy piped up, "Aunt Selena, I'll take a cool pic of Mateo for

married off; they marry

"So, Mateo, you're

at a

help but chuckle. Quiet types really do need a lively

a bit more

ended the call.

on the nightstand,

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shoulders, sat up, and slipped on a dress. Her skin felt refreshingly clean-Everett

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drifting, Selena quickly snapped herself out of it. She couldn't let herself be