Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 969

They say you reap what you sow, and Everett was feeling it hard. Clutching his chest, he wore a dramatic pout. "Selena, this time it really hurts. I'm

heartbroken..."

Selena's lips curled into the tiniest hint of a smile, though she kept her expression purposely icy. "You better take care of yourself. If you don't bounce back soon, I might just meet some young, strong heartthrob, fall head over heels, and have a whirlwind wedding."

"After all, Mr. Everett... you're not getting any younger and might not be the prime husband material."

"You..."

Everett was frustrated, his lips moving but failing to form any sharp retort. What if he said something rash and scared her off again?

Plus, with Selena's quick wit, he'd never win a verbal sparring match.

With that in mind, there was only one thing left to do.

In a swift move, Everett grabbed her shoulders and eased her onto the soft mattress, being careful of her abdomen. He leaned down, silencing her with a kiss that was both tender and infuriating.

injury, didn't resist much. Under his persistence, she gradually

the door, Ava stifled a giggle, gently closing it with

to the little ones, she fibbed effortlessly, "Mateo, Haley, your mom and dad are resting. Let's not bother them. We'll

his head. "Can I just sneak

back tomorrow, okay? Daddy might get upset if you

grinned, taking Mateo's hand and scooping up Haley

...

a month, and Everett

the scars remained.

surgery at least a year

Unlike a normal heart his mechanical one needed maintenance, much like any machine that could

overuse.

team was working tirelessly on this. Bennett Corporation had previously backed them with funding and talent, and advancements in 3D medical printing were

this day, Selena accompanied Everett to Dr. Campbell's lab

staff as they ran various tests. The monitors nearby displayed data

perfect, it was functioning