Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 829

Everett furrowed his brow, his lips slightly parted as if he was about to say something. But Selena gently pressed a finger to his lips, stopping him in his tracks.

She continued softly, "Or maybe you'll just keep playing games your whole life, keeping me as your secret lover forever."

"Everett, we're not getting any younger. We've already wasted over seven years. How many more can we afford in a lifetime?"

"I'm really worn out. If you could just let me go, I'd be truly grateful."

Her words were heartfelt.

Life wasn't just about romance; she had kids, family, and the Irwin family business to think about. If love couldn't bring her happiness, at the very least, it shouldn't weigh her down.

had lost herself, drowning in pain, despising who she'd become. It was this self-loathing

had always resisted letting her back into his life. His heart was a fortress, seeing love as nothing but a distraction. After all, he pitied the old Everett,

now, he realized he had been wrong. His once emotionless heart was aching, even more than

accept them. For a moment, Everett couldn't make sense of his feelings. He was frustrated, yet helpless, and

I can't let you go," he

He realized that Selena had sparked something in

mere words Yet, she couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment. She lost the desire to keep talking and softly said, "If you

medication, most of which had sleep-inducing effects. It was a miracle she was still awake. As she spoke, her eyelids began to

quiet for a moment before he murmured, "If... if I started loving you again, would you take