Chapter 711

"You talk a big game, but actions speak louder than words."

The man's voice was smooth, with a hint of charm. "Give it a shot, that's the only way to see if there's still something left between us. It's the simplest, most direct approach."

With that, he scooped her up effortlessly and laid her back onto the soft bed. Everett leaned down, kissing her while his hand slid her nightgown off, leaving his mark on her fair, delicate skin.

Selena wanted to respond to him.

But deep down, she knew Everett likely saw her as nothing more than a plaything, just like before. That thought made her feel resistant, unable to show a genuine reaction.

Even though she lay there quietly, letting him do as he wished, Everett could sense her silent rejection. Such one-sided pursuit was dull; suddenly, it all felt pointless.

grabbed a pack of cigarettes, lit one, and took a drag. Looking at the disheveled woman, who seemed to invite

not into

pause, Selena finally sat up, her back to him, trembling as she tidied her clothes, her dress slightly torn from his handling.

her waist impossibly narrow-a real siren.

affection for her, yet he was undeniably drawn to her body. Or was

shining brightly. Mateo hugged his mom tightly for what felt like forever

was tearful too. "Ma'am, I'll take

her eyes. Haley, not wanting her brother and Ava to leave, pouted in displeasure She couldn't understand why her parents had to live apart, why her dad had to take her brother and Ava

then turned to Selena. "Every month you can

you want to

to remarry, but as a

sky was ablaze with vibrant colors. Everett returned to his

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