Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 739

Alexa shot Selena a quick look, her lips twitching like she wanted to say something but ultimately kept quiet. But Selena got the message and jumped in, “Blaine's surgery went well, he's out of danger now, so try not to worry."

Alexa's response was icy, "I'm not worried. It's just a shame he's still alive."

Selena didn't bother to call her out on the mixed signals, "I can't let you go just yet, but you can stay comfortably in the villa until Blaine gets back. As for your childhood friend, I'll do my best to get him to the hospital and save his life." Alexa's gaze finally softened, her voice cracking, "Thank you."

By the time Selena got back to the hotel, the sun was already shining bright. She took a shower and sprawled on the bed. She'd missed the window of sleepiness, but was still worn out and just wanted to lie there.

Mateo came bounding in, clambered onto the bed, and nestled into her arms. He seemed to sense how tired she was, his little hands smoothing her furrowed brow, comforting her like a tiny grown-up.

Selena showered him with kisses, "Sweetheart, with you here, all my tiredness just melts away."

They both drifted off until an abrupt ringing from the phone jolted Selena awake. She hadn't slept nearly enough and was feeling groggy and grumpy after

the caller ID only made her mood worse. She smirked and hung up. The phone rang again instantly, like

of bed, threw on a robe, and headed to the suite's living room. Standing by the

deep and annoyed, each

We agreed on a week, and then you up and sneak our son and Ava

couldn't help but find it a bit funny. She shot back, "And

engaged to Joy,

I

time to play

easy to fool, or just

with?"

on saying much, but the whole Blaine and Alexa fiasco had put