Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 835

Blaine was still being stubborn.

Selena knew changing his mind wasn't going to happen overnight. She firmly told him to chill out before they talked again, then ended the call.

Back inside, Ava had already settled Alexa in the guest room and was coming down the stairs.

When she saw Selena, Ava sighed, shaking her head. "Poor thing. How could Mr. Bane treat his wife like that?"

She had always thought Mr. Bane was a rare gentleman, given how nice and gentle he usually was.

Guess all men really are the same.

Selena gave Ava a quick rundown: "Take good care of her. Whatever she needs, make it happen."

Ava, already a pro at looking after expecting mothers, confidently thumped her chest in assurance. She had it covered!

As night fell, Selena headed upstairs.

She first spent some time with her kids, making sure they fell asleep, before retreating to her room.

After a shower, she lay down and checked her phone. There were a bunch of unread messages, but not a single one from Everett.

His visit yesterday and all the things he said felt like a fleeting dream.

couldn't help but wonder if she had imagined it

promise to rekindle their romance, yet go

Heh.

it was

tossed her phone

...

they had invited notable alumni to give talks and inspire

university was pulling out all the stops, even having the event broadcast

onto the campus, parking alongside another

out, so did

she saw Joy in

pastel outfits, returning to

this power

What used to be fierce and commanding now had

where they had spent four years

was the first to approach, sneering, "Selena, didn't think you'd dare show up. Still love being in the

I? I walk the straight and narrow, Joy. I've got nothing to hide, unlike some who live in the shadows and think

Joy's face darkened.

in any more drama, walked off

retreating figure, nearly grinding her teeth to dust,

crossed her mind, and