Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 880

Hearing those words, Everett's dark eyes deepened, his lips pressing into a thin line as he stayed silent. He worried that if he spoke, he'd only end up causing more harm.

Selena, exhausted and unwilling to argue any further, said coldly, "I'm heading to bed now. Please leave."

Everett's hand clenched tightly, but the tension eased when his gaze landed on her pale face. "Selena, I won't pressure you anymore, but... the kids need me, don't they?"

He'd spent time with the children, and they had grown attached to him, forming a bond that was hard to break.

"The kids need you, and you can be there for them. We can be friends, but that's as far as it goes."

Everett got the message. For the kids' sake, they could maintain a friendly relationship, but she wouldn't give him another chance, and he shouldn't expect

more.

His heart was heavy with reluctance. The woman he loved was right there, so close. He could've held her tonight, shared all his longing and love. Instead, he was met with cold rejection. But he knew he couldn't push her any further.

Luckily...

They still had time on their side.

There was plenty of opportunity to mend their broken relationship.

door softly behind him. He lingered outside

he entered, Mateo, who should have been asleep, opened his eyes and

Everett paused mid-step. "..."

his son's cheek a gentle pinch. "Why

against his dad like a little adult, and sighed, "It's because you're not

to be annoyed or amused. "You

had no qualms about teasing

"Of course, if you weren't

"You should stop picking

shot back, "Uncle Lucas has a point. You made too

now you're

fallout. I won't

to find some comfort for his wounded heart with

such a son was truly

his son back down. "Go to sleep, no more

...

next day, Everett managed to snag a breakfast and then

breakfast, Alexa came downstairs, followed by a maid carrying

and had

to Ava and walked over to Alexa. "Let's go,

understood this was Selena's final act of kindness and