Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 627 The master bedroom door was half-open, and there was little Mateo, clutching the door frame with eyes red from crying.

"Mommy, Daddy, please don't fight-"

He must have woken up at some point, still bleary-eyed, his small face streaked with tears that his tiny hands couldn't wipe away fast enough.

It had been ages since he'd seen his dad, and he missed him dearly.

But why did Dad have to argue with Mom the moment he got back?

He hated it when they fought; he just wanted them both to be happy.

Both parents turned to see their child and fell silent.

Selena was the first to move. She walked over, knelt down, and gently wiped away his tears, comforting him.

"Mateo, Mommy and Daddy weren't fighting, we were just talking a bit too loudly. We're sorry for waking you. Don't cry, how about I sleep with you tonight?"

Mateo swallowed his tears and nodded obediently.

Selena patted his little head and led him back to his room.

After washing his face, mother and son lay down together, Mateo snuggling into her arms as Selena gently patted his back until he drifted off.

Mateo's small hand clung to her, whispering, "Mommy,

Selena was taken aback.

touched her own face and realized

let out a

cry. With you and your sister around, I'll be very happy." Everett stood at the door, watching, his heart

if he'd

...

didn't sleep a wink that

stayed outside the room, sitting silently through the night. As dawn broke, he finally stretched his stiff limbs and went

breakfast, Ava had prepared three plates, but as soon as Everett sat down, she quickly pulled one away,

dog outside. It's been hanging around lately, and I've been feeding it. Funny how even animals know who's kind to them;

can't seem to stay loyal! So easily swayed by a little attention from outsiders!"

Everett: "............

breakfast, Mateo slid

a flicker of

swnove

and I'll take you to school

didn't answer right away. Instead, he looked over at his mom, his big eyes checking in for

sip

warmth in her voice, she said, "Let