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.

drowning in pain, despising who she'd become. It was this self-loathing that kept her depression from healing, almost like she was giving up

returned, they hadn't had such an open conversation. He had always resisted letting her back into his life. His heart was a

now, he realized he had been wrong. His once emotionless

them. For a moment, Everett couldn't make

let you

he let Selena go, who would be there for him? He realized that Selena had sparked something in his heart that resembled

pleased not easily swayed by mere words Yet, she couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment. She lost the desire to keep talking and

which had sleep-inducing effects. It was a miracle she was

"If... if I started loving you again, would you take