Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 647

When kids are under the weather, they crave attention even more. Mateo, with his lips in a pout, whined, "But I want both Mommy and Daddy to stay here with me."

He was thrilled to see his dad when he woke up, but Everett had to leave sooner than he'd hoped. Selena tucked him in snugly, saying, "Once you're feeling better, he'll take you out for some fun."

"But it's not the same," Mateo mumbled, feeling a pang of disappointment for the first time. He turned his back to his mom, refusing to meet her eyes.

Selena gently rubbed his back. Her heart ached for him, but she knew she had to stay strong. Mateo was in the middle of withdrawal, and mood swings were just part of it. If she gave in and let Everett stay, Mateo might grow too accustomed to having both parents around all the time.

This phase would pass, and he'd adapt. As he grew, new experiences would capture his attention, and his longing would fade.

Downstairs, the evening quietly settled in. Everett hadn't left. He leaned against his car, a cigarette glowing intermittently between his fingers. His gaze was fixed on the second-floor window of Mateo's room, where the main light was off, leaving only a dim glow.

The master bedroom lights stayed off, too; he guessed Selena would spend the night with their son. Even if he couldn't join them inside, just standing watch from outside brought him comfort. He was sure that one day, he'd walk through those doors again.

The night deepened, as silent as a whisper. Selena, worn out from a restless night before, slipped into a hazy sleep. The murmur of soft, broken words reached her ears. At first, she thought she was imagining it, but the sounds persisted.

Logically, Yasmine had bravely shielded Mateo during the fire, so why would he be frightened or rejecting her now? Her Mateo, even if he wasn't fond of Yasmine, wasn't ungrateful. Children are pure-hearted; they remember kindness.

The more Selena thought about it, the more uneasy she became. Could there be a hidden truth about that fire? Once this suspicion took hold, Yasmine's every action seemed cloaked in an eerie mystery...

After settling Mateo back into bed, she picked up her phone with trembling hands and dialed Everett’s number!