Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 829

Everett furrowed his brow, his lips slightly parted as if he was about to say something. But Selena gently pressed a finger to his lips, stopping him in his tracks.

She continued softly, "Or maybe you'll just keep playing games your whole life, keeping me as your secret lover forever."

"Everett, we're not getting any younger. We've already wasted over seven years. How many more can we afford in a lifetime?"

"I'm really worn out. If you could just let me go, I'd be truly grateful."

Her words were heartfelt.

Life wasn't just about romance; she had kids, family, and the Irwin family business to think about. If love couldn't bring her happiness, at the very least, it shouldn't weigh her down.

Caught up in love, she had lost herself, drowning in pain, despising who she'd become. It was this self-loathing that kept her depression from healing, almost like she was giving up on herself.

Since Everett had returned, they hadn't had such an open conversation. He had always resisted letting her back into his life. His heart was a fortress, seeing love as nothing but a distraction. After all, he pitied the old Everett, who had been willing to throw everything away for Selena.

He thought his past self was naive. Ambitious people are inherently self-serving, instinctively shutting out anything that might cloud their judgment. But now, he realized he had been wrong. His once emotionless heart was aching, even more than when he'd first woken up from surgery, adjusting to his new reality.

Human emotions are truly a mystery. And somehow, he was beginning to accept them. For a moment, Everett couldn't make sense of his feelings. He was frustrated, yet helpless, and finally, he leaned in and gently bit Selena's lip.