Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 968

Everett turned around to look at her, noticing her eyes were red and puffy. He wanted to comfort her, to say it didn't hurt, but the words got stuck in his throat. Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, he put on a pitiful face and nodded.

"It hurts, it really does..."

Selena felt a sharp pang in her heart, a bittersweet rush of emotions rising within her. "I told you to leave, why didn't you listen?"

"Leaving was never an option. Even if it hurts, I'd never leave."

Everett pulled Selena into his arms, feeling her warmth and softness, his heart swelling with emotion.

"As long as you promise... never to leave me again, it's all worth it."

Selena's emotions surged, tears spilling down her cheeks. Her pregnancy hormones made her even more emotional, and soon her tears soaked his shoulder.

Everett had just meant to tease Selena a little, hoping she'd show some concern for him. He didn't expect to take it too far and actually make her cry.

He gently cupped Selena's face, kissing away her tears, "Don't cry, it's my fault. I shouldn't have teased you. It doesn't hurt, not at all."

Selena gave him a look, "How could you lie to me? Of course, it hurts..."

She hadn't been burned, but the smoke had choked her, leaving her throat raw for

a long time. He had actually been burned.

chuckled softly,

At that moment,

think about was

in, and you don't

came now, during

they ached and itched, but he didn't want Selena to worry, so he

intently

have to

of yourself, live a long life, and be a constant shelter for

she thought about him risking everything, ready to die with her,

of a lovers' pact to

wasn't something she supported.

parents, and even

ve

of being an

uncle caused, she couldn't cut ties with him. She was

Selena's eyes and didn't dare argue. He nodded, "Alright, I'll do

"Mrs.?"

"Mr. Everett, while I may have forgiven you, please don't use that title. I'm not your wife

"I... I risked my life, and you're still not