Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 637 Selena grabbed a tissue and gently wiped away the child's tears, pulling him into a tender embrace until he drifted off to sleep. As she stepped out of the room, Ava approached, carrying a bowl of comforting chicken soup.

"Is he asleep?" Ava asked in a hushed tone. Selena smiled softly, "Yeah, he cried himself to sleep." Ava sighed, "Poor little guy." She couldn't hold back, launching into a rant about Everett. "If he couldn't step up as a good husband or father, he should've stayed out of it. By now, you might have been living it up in Italy with Dr. Campbell."

Selena settled into the sofa in the cozy living room, sipping the soup slowly.

"Oh, by the way," Ava remembered, "your birthday's coming up. Any plans?"

Birthday? Selena had almost forgotten. With her pregnancy taking a toll, she wasn't up for anything grand. "Let's keep it simple just a small dinner and a little cake. Mateo loves cake."

she wanted to say something, but thought better of it

off her cooking skills with a grand feast. Mateo was right

there but sent thoughtful gifts-books and supplements for expectant mothers. Joy, always on the go, was overseas for work, so she sent a generous

later to join the dinner. Even Blaine sent over an exquisite antique, making Ava wonder

Everett,

cozy dinner, Mateo couldn't wait to dive into the cake. Selena was happy to indulge him. Ava brought out the cake, placing it on the coffee table. Mateo carefully placed the candles, and Ricky lit them, lifting

Selena smiled, clasped her hands, and made a silent wish. Opening her eyes, she noticed a tall figure had slipped in unnoticed, his dark eyes fixed

around him, and the lively room suddenly felt tense as everyone followed