Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 894

After breakfast, Everett drove Selena and her two little ones back to Moon Bay. Ava was already waiting at the door. As soon as the car pulled up, she flung open the backseat door, and the toddlers tumbled out, racing to embrace her. Mateo, in particular, clung to Ava, exclaiming how much he’d missed her, and Ava's heart melted on the spot.

She wrapped an arm around Haley and held Mateo’s hand, guiding them into the house. “I’ve whipped up all your favorites,” she said, grinning, “so you can eat to your heart’s content.” Watching this, Selena couldn’t help but smile. When it came to doting on the kids, Ava was in a league of her own. She’d practically raised them, especially Mateo. Back when they were abroad, Ava treated him like her own grandchild.

Selena unbuckled her seatbelt and gave Everett a warm smile. “Thanks for the ride back. I’ll head inside now.” Just as she was about to step out, Everett gently caught her wrist.

“Hold on,” he said.

Selena turned around, meeting Everett’s intense, captivating gaze, which made her heart skip a beat. She instinctively tightened her grip on her purse but kept her cool, offering a calm smile. “Is something up?”

Everett didn’t answer right away. Instead, he smiled, unfastened his seatbelt, and stepped out of the car. He headed to the trunk, opened it, and pulled out a neatly wrapped package. Selena followed him out, curious.

He handed the gift to her, and she raised an eyebrow. “A painting?”

“Yep.” Everett’s eyes softened as he looked at her. “You mentioned liking the painting in my study, didn’t you?”

Selena took the package, a bit taken aback. “I only glanced at it, and you’re giving it to me?”

Anything worthy of his study had to be priceless or a masterpiece with significant collectible value. And he was just handing it over to her?

“Only you are worth my effort.”

Selena’s heart pounded wildly. She had to admit, sometimes these gestures meant more than words or actions. Feeling overwhelmed, she pulled away. “I’m going inside.”

This time, Everett let her go, watching her with a gentle smile as she retreated into the house.