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?"

couldn't argue. They were the truth. Everett poured himself a cup of coffee, sipping slowly, giving her time to take it

"Think about the kids. I hope we can sort this out peacefully. After all, you're their mother,

he wouldn't hold back. With his tough approach, any fight could turn into

again, her emotions were steadied. She didn't outright refuse but said softly, "I won't interfere with the kids' choices. Just like

a way to pull her back, his love for them was real. This time, he was after his son from the get-go and had barely glanced

because she was a girl. He forgot how much he once wanted a daughter,

eyebrow slightly. He thought Selena would put up a fight, refuse

It seemed

as attached to the kids as he remembered. A

cooperation saved him a lot of