Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 706

Selena knew this side of Everett all too well. There was a time when he brushed off love like it was nothing, treating her with a coldness that she would rather forget. Yet here it was, rearing its head again, maybe even more fiercely than before.

If Everett hadn't risked everything to save her over a year ago, revealing the depth of his feelings, she might not be feeling so crushed now. Even though she understood the reasons behind his actions, emotions aren't easily turned off. She was genuinely hurt.

Tears welled up in Selena's eyes as she looked down, not wanting him to see. But her clenched fists and stiff posture gave her away. Seeing her tears made Everett's brow crease ever so slightly, but he quickly masked it. He hated seeing

her cry.

Still, he pressed on, "We had a long marriage once. Maybe I did love you, but now, there's nothing left."

"And since we divorced over a year ago, I don't think I owe you any explanations about my feelings, do I?"

words cut deep, but Selena couldn't argue. They were the truth. Everett poured himself a cup of

kids. I hope we can

calm, but his meaning was clear. If she didn't play ball, he wouldn't hold back. With his tough approach, any fight could turn

breaths. When she looked up again, her emotions were steadied. She didn't outright refuse but said softly, "I won't interfere

down, his interest in the children had changed. Before, he used the kids as a way to pull her back, his love for them was real. This time,

Bennett family, not his children. So he wasn't bothered about Haley, just because she was a girl. He forgot how much he once wanted a daughter, how eagerly he awaited

would put up a fight, refuse

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the kids as he

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