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.

but wonder if she had imagined it

how could he promise to rekindle their romance, yet go

Heh.

was just all

obsess over it, Selena tossed her phone aside, took her medication, and

...

they had

was pulling out all the stops, even having the event broadcast live by

parking alongside another car

out, so did someone from the other

Joy in

usual pastel outfits, returning to her

this power

changed completely. What used to be fierce and commanding now had an icy,

spent four years together,

approach, sneering, "Selena, didn't think you'd dare show up. Still love being

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

Joy's face darkened.

any more drama, walked off with

her retreating figure, nearly grinding her teeth to dust, but

her mind,