Chapter 849

Ava wiped away her tears again, "I'll go whip up some nourishing soup for the missus. It'll at least help her regain some strength."

Before they knew it, the sun had quietly dipped below the horizon, and the night had settled in.

Everett glanced over at Callum, "Want to stick around for dinner?"

Callum gave a slight shake of his head, "Nah, I've got plans tonight."

With a resigned smile, he added, "My family's set me up on a blind date..."

The meaning was clear without saying more.

Everett got it; Callum was subtly letting him know he'd moved on from Selena. It was his way of urging Everett to cherish her and avoid making any more foolish blunders.

Lifting his teacup, Everett said, "Here's to you, with tea instead of wine."

Callum graciously picked up his own cup and clinked it against Everett's.

Just before heading out, Callum's eyes swept over Everett's chest, "Everett, you've been through quite the emotional wringer today. You feeling alright?"

Not alright...

Of course, he wasn't.

and for a fleeting moment, he thought

feeling

he needed to stay by Selena's side and didn't want to leave her for even a

managed a faint

out. An artificial heart isn't like the real deal; if the machine acts up, it can be

hands as he walked Callum to the

the police station, a line of sleek black cars rolled up and came to a

to the

in a black coat,

reporters who, upon spotting him, rushed over hoping to snag a comment about his sister, Joy. Yet, the bodyguards held them at bay, and Abraham walked

everyone treated him with the utmost respect, quickly ushering

room.

with food and drinks laid out before her. She looked composed, clearly

Levi stood guard outside, making sure no one

on the sofa, and cast

eye contact with Abraham, she eventually gave in. She moved over to him, sat down, and wrapped her arms around his, resting her head on

spoke, she began to cry,

today

Abraham's go-ahead because her hatred for

Selena shine and enjoy

Abraham was indeed furious.

world where

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