Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Everett shattered his illusions with harsh words, "If you don't believe me, ask her yourself. See if she's planning to walk away and leave you behind." With that, he set the child down.

Little Mateo, tears streaming down his face, toddled off to the master bedroom to find his mom. He rushed over, wrapping his tiny arms around Selena's legs, his voice trembling as he asked if she was going to leave him. His little face was drenched in tears, making him look heartbreakingly adorable.

Selena's heart ached at the sight. She quickly crouched down, pulling him into a comforting hug. "Oh, sweetheart, don't cry. Mommy's not going anywhere. How could I ever leave you? I'll always be here..." As she wiped away his tears, her own tears began to flow freely.

He was so young, so dependent on her. The thought of being separated, even if it meant staying with his biological father-a man still a stranger to him-was terrifying.

No mother could bear to leave at a moment like this.

Reassuring Mateo multiple times that she wasn't leaving, that she'd stay with him through the night and be there when he woke up, his sobs finally subsided.

Yet, his little hand clung tightly to her shirt, as if afraid she'd vanish the moment he blinked.

Once he calmed down, Selena cleaned his face and fed him. Kate had mentioned he hadn't eaten much since yesterday, too upset to eat.

With his mom by his side, little Mateo ate obediently.noveldrama

After dinner, she played with him a bit, gave him a bath, and then tucked him into bed.

Mateo was already drifting off, his eyelids heavy, still murmuring that mommy wasn't allowed to leave. Selena found it both endearing and a little sad.

She grabbed her phone and texted Ava, letting her know she wouldn't be coming back tonight. She needed to stay in Moon Bay with her child, given how upset he was. Leaving him was not an option. Just as she sent the message, a cold voice interrupted.

"What? You need to check in with your lover even when you're staying at your own place?"

Selena looked up, meeting Everett's striking yet cold and cynical gaze.

She knew he had gotten the wrong idea, but she didn't feel like explaining. Let him think whatever he wants.

Setting her phone aside, Selena lay down next to Mateo, treating Everett like he was invisible.

Her hand rested on her son, gently patting him as she softly sang his favorite lullaby.

Mateo was usually pretty stable, but these past few days had been tough on him. She needed to ensure he got a good night's sleep so he could feel better.

Maybe it was having her son close. by, but elena began to relax t

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her into rest.

sang, sleepiness crept in,

In the stillness of the night, Everett, fresh from a shower and loosely tied in a bathrobe, emerged. The big, comfy bed was empty.

He cast a quick glance at it, then turned and headed to the adjacent room without a second thought.

Inside, a soft glow from a dim wall lamp bathed the room, highlighting the two figures asleep on the bed.

Their gentle breathing filled the room with peace.

Without doing a thing, the sight warmed his heart.

Unconsciously, he stepped closer, his gaze drifting from his son's innocent face to Selena's serene sleeping expression.

Only in sleep did she drop her guard, showing a vulnerability reminiscent of when she had loved him.

She probably had no idea how much he longed for those days.

Everett lifted the blanket and lay down beside Selena, nestling close to her gentle form.

He had only meant to hold her.

But as she settled into his embrace, the sight of her delicate shoulders and the elegant curve of her neck made his eyes darken with

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