Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 358

Everett found himself momentarily speechless, assuming Selena was just venting because he hadn't been there for her during the last months of her pregnancy. He had his reasons, after all. And Margot's loss of their child was something he felt partly responsible for; in his mind, he was making amends.

"Selena, I mean it," he said sincerely.

Everett rarely opened up. His reserved nature and his upbringing taught him to keep his feelings locked away, never letting anyone truly understand him. But now, whether it was to comfort Selena or because he felt she was already a part of his life, he found himself occasionally willing to share his thoughts with her.

Sincere? Selena felt a mix of disbelief and sarcasm. The old her would have been swept away by such heartfelt words. Now, she couldn't help but think he might just be acting out of guilt, perhaps wanting another child. Who's to say he wouldn't find a child a nuisance someday, an obstacle in his path, and make another rash decision? She had escaped by the skin of her teeth this time, but what about next time?

No one stays lucky forever, no one.

She lifted her hand, placing it firmly on his shoulder as she pushed him away. Her eyes glistened with unshed tears, her voice hoarse but steady as she spoke calmly.

"Everett, this isn't what I want."

"If you really want to make it up to me, let me go. Once we're divorced, I promise you'll never see me again. You'll forget me soon enough, I swear."

With external pressures mounting, Everett wanted to avoid internal strife. Previously, Selena couldn't stir his emotions, but now it was different. She could unsettle him with ease, tugging at his nerves, even though he hadn't yet figured out why.

Losing the will to talk, Everett stood, hands in his pockets, and silently watched her.

"I have a meeting. Think about what you want."

With that, he turned and walked away. Then, as if remembering something, he paused and added, in a tone that was neither warm nor harsh, "Selena, you know I have a temper. If I'm in a bad mood, I won't take it out on you, but others might not be so lucky."