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?"

eyes narrowed slightly. He could sense she wanted him to stay, but he didn't see

"I'll grab a hotel."

with no hint of stopping him. She just said,

just a polite formality. Everett gave

he headed for the

Rumble—

clap of thunder echoed, followed by a flash of lightning, and suddenly, the sky turned dark as

started pelting down, banging loudly

in his

Mateo dashed over, wrapping himself around his dad's leg. "Dad, don't go. It's dangerous out there. You can

line he'd picked up somewhere, "Are

twinkling with mockery and

half annoyed. She

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

words were still a jumble, but she managed to say

at the little girl by his