Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 707

She spoke, her voice a bit rough, "Mateo, you need to decide if you want to stay with me or... your dad."

Hearing this, Mateo realized his parents were splitting up again. He had hoped that with his dad back, they could all stay together-him, his sister, and their parents.

His head dropped, feeling a wave of sadness wash over him. After a long silence, his voice, laced with the threat of tears, finally broke through.

"Mom, I want to stay with Dad."

Even though he said it, Selena knew deep down, it wasn't what he truly wanted. Mateo had always been a sensitive and thoughtful kid. He understood his sister was still little, and if he didn't go with their dad, she would have to. As the older brother, he felt he needed to protect her.

Selena's heart ached; sometimes she wished he didn't have to grow up so fast. She gently ruffled his hair and said, "Let him stay here one more night, and you can pick him up tomorrow."

This was directed at Everett.

Seeing her reasonable request, Everett wasn't about to be difficult and agreed without fuss.

Selena hesitated for a moment before asking, "And you? Where are you staying tonight?"

dark eyes narrowed slightly. He could sense she wanted him

"I'll grab a hotel."

misread the situation because Selena nodded with no hint of stopping him. She

earlier question seemed almost offhand, just a

he headed for

Rumble—

reached it, a loud clap of thunder echoed, followed by a flash of lightning, and suddenly, the sky

pelting down, banging

in his

go. It's dangerous out there. You can

wasn't convincing enough, he added a line he'd picked up somewhere, "Are you scared of

with mockery and amusement, clearly thinking she'd coached their

cheeks flushed, half embarrassed, half annoyed. She hadn't. She

crawled over too, clutching onto her dad's other leg.

words were still a jumble, but she managed

when Everett really looked at the little girl by his feet.