Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 947

For a moment, Selena found herself hesitating. Everett caught her pause and sent a knowing glance toward their son, Mateo. Picking up on the hint, Mateo leaned against the car window, his voice pleading.

"Mom, come with us," he urged.

Haley chimed in, her little face peeking out from the window. "Yeah, Mom, join us, please."

Selena glanced at her children's eager eyes, then at Everett, who was clearly enjoying the situation. Even though she was well aware of his little scheme, she couldn't say no. Everett, she had to admit, knew exactly how to push her buttons.

Everett opened the passenger door for her, his hand gently guiding her head as she got in. He leaned over to buckle her seatbelt, his touch lingering.

...

Just as they drove off, Blaine's car rolled into the driveway. He walked into the empty house, his brows lifting in surprise. Ava emerged from the kitchen, her face lighting up when she saw him.

you're back!"

headed to the sofa. "Where's Miss

"She left with the kids and Mr.

on good terms?" Blaine asked, one eyebrow

to be. It was only

everything he'd achieved, he had fought for. But now, he wondered if such a thing could exist. If it did,

loved and resented, floated into his mind-someone ke thought he'd left behind. Maybe it was the holiday season, the family gatherings, that made him think of such

with Selena likely to end up with Everett, he'd soon find himself alone again. Was it time to let go of the past and find someone to share his life

an hour, the car pulled up at the Bennett family mansion. Selena stepped out, taking in the house as if seeing a ghost from

family reunion seemed like a lifetime ago. Back then, she was always plotting

she would still be caught up with

reunion rituals