Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 708

The rain kept pouring down, showing no signs of letting up. In Northtown, usually dry as a bone, the humidity had climbed, and the air felt a lot fresher. Ava, tough exterior but soft-hearted, was still miffed with Everett, but today, she pulled out all the stops, whipping up a nearly full-course meal. It was all about helping Everett bounce back. Maybe, just maybe, a good meal would help him shake off those lingering issues.

Selena chuckled at the thought, wishing it was that simple. Everett was in the living room, spending time with their two kids, doing his fatherly duties. Selena didn't push herself into the scene; instead, she headed upstairs to pack Mateo's stuff. Even though Mateo would be with Everett and wanted for nothing, there was something comforting about familiar clothes and belongings that new ones just couldn't replace.

When Ava came upstairs to call her for dinner, she found Selena folding clothes, her eyes red-rimmed, which pulled at Ava's heartstrings. "Ma'am, are you really sending Mateo away?"

Selena felt a deep ache at the thought. But Everett now wasn't the same as before, and she knew just how ruthless he could be when he's cold-hearted. She wasn't alone anymore; she was a mom. She had to think of her kids and couldn't afford to make an enemy of their father, stirring up a public scene. Besides, over the past year, she sometimes dreamt of that moment when Everett risked his life to save her at the cliff's edge. She couldn't forget, and she always had a soft spot for him.

Of course, she still had feelings for him. Because of those feelings, she naturally wanted to aim for a happy ending. Ava, who had watched Selena's journey, understood her feelings well. Ava suggested, "How about I go with Mateo? I'm worried about sending him back to Mr. Everett alone, especially with things as they are. I don't want the little one feeling upset." Selena felt a warmth spread through her, "Alright."

took the head seat. Selena gave him a glance but didn't say anything, sitting down and trying to take Haley to feed

a daughter, and when she

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closeness, but he didn't mind. After all, she was

He had wanted his

be told that boys should be independent, but his sister could easily get what he couldn't. Still, he wasn't

adding more of his favorite sweet and sour ribs to his plate. "Eat up, sweetheart." Mateo, easily

Since he didn't have any clothes with him and couldn't wear women's or children's clothing, she went to Blaine's room to grab