Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 849

Ava wiped away her tears again, "I'll go whip up some nourishing soup for the missus. It'll at least help her regain some strength."

Before they knew it, the sun had quietly dipped below the horizon, and the night had settled in.

Everett glanced over at Callum, "Want to stick around for dinner?"

Callum gave a slight shake of his head, "Nah, I've got plans tonight."

With a resigned smile, he added, "My family's set me up on a blind date..."

The meaning was clear without saying more.

Everett got it; Callum was subtly letting him know he'd moved on from Selena. It was his way of urging Everett to cherish her and avoid making any more foolish blunders.

Lifting his teacup, Everett said, "Here's to you, with tea instead of wine."

Callum graciously picked up his own cup and clinked it against Everett's.

Just before heading out, Callum's eyes swept over Everett's chest, "Everett, you've been through quite the emotional wringer today. You feeling alright?"

Not alright...

Of course, he wasn't.

His heart ached, and for a fleeting moment, he thought he heard something shattering inside him.

But the feeling passed quickly.

Right now, he couldn't afford to dwell on it; he needed to stay by Selena's side and didn't want to leave her for even a moment.

Everett managed a faint smile, "I'm okay."

"Alright then, but if anything comes up, you have to reach out. An artificial heart isn't like the real deal; if the machine acts up, it can be a real hassle."

Everett held his two children's hands as he walked Callum to the door, watching as his car pulled away.

...

Outside the police station, a line of sleek black cars rolled up and came to a stop.

Levi was the first to hop out, jogging over to the rear passenger door and opening it with all due respect.

Abraham stepped out, draped in a black coat, his face stern and commanding.