Selena watched Everett on the TV with careful attention. Through the lens, she could see how much weight he'd lost, his features more defined and chiseled, with a jawline as sharp as a knife. His eyes had a cool detachment, making him look even more attractive and captivating. It seemed he was doing just fine.

Selena hugged Haley tightly, tears welling up in her eyes before she even

realized. But this time, they were tears of joy, not bitterness. She always knew that

a troublemaker like Everett wouldn't bow out easily. Even the Grim Reaper would think twice about taking him.

Just then, Mateo burst through the door from school, not even bothering to drop his backpack, and rushed to the TV. "Mom, is that Dad?" His big eyes turned to Selena, eagerly seeking her confirmation.

Selena nodded with enthusiasm, her voice thick with emotion. "Yes, it's Dad. He's back."

her dad. She clapped her little hands and joined

eyes. Ever since Everett had risked his life for his wife, she'd accepted him in her heart. She longed for the

talking, her first words were "Mommy," followed by "Daddy," with Ava coming in third. She didn't mind at all. She thought that

will surely come looking for you soon." Selena closed her eyes for a moment, a soft smile spreading across

wind of his arrival and were camped out at the airport. After all, Everett had been abroad for treatment for over a year,

a chance to catch his movements. But this time, Everett flew in on a private jet and used

the photos and reports hit, they went

limo cruised smoothly down the

face unreadable as he gazed

on the past year's happenings at Bennett Enterprises. In Everett's absence, Derick managed all matters

the acting interim president, there had been a few

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