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

"I'll grab a hotel."

with no hint of stopping him. She just said, "Alright, I'll bring

a polite formality.

he headed for

Rumble—

as he reached it, a loud clap of thunder echoed, followed by a flash of lightning, and suddenly, the sky turned dark as rain poured

pelting down, banging loudly against the

stopped in

go. It's dangerous out there. You can stay here tonight.

wasn't convincing enough, he added a line he'd picked

with mockery and amusement, clearly thinking she'd

half annoyed. She hadn't.

over too, clutching onto

were still a jumble, but she managed

really looked at the little girl by