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?"

narrowed slightly. He could sense she wanted him

"I'll grab a hotel."

misread the situation because Selena nodded with no hint of stopping

almost offhand, just a polite

without another word, he headed

Rumble—

of thunder echoed, followed by a flash of lightning,

banging

stopped in his

himself around his dad's leg. "Dad, don't go. It's dangerous out there.

added a line he'd picked up somewhere, "Are you scared of Mom? She

eyes twinkling with mockery and

She hadn't. She didn't. She hadn't taught

crawled over too, clutching

a jumble, but she

girl by his feet.