Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Everett was taken aback. Selena gently pulled her hand away, her eyes steady and her voice even calmer.

"I know what you're trying to say. You want to tell me that everything you did before was out of necessity, that those harsh words were just part of the plan to help me heal, and you've been secretly helping me all along."

"All that information from Holt, that was you, wasn't it? Even those bodyguards she brought in who were like Devin, that was your doing too. And yesterday, all those moves-you were there with me, right?"

After everything that had happened, Everett realized his wife was incredibly sharp. Even if she didn't get it at first, she'd eventually put the pieces together. After all, it would be quite a feat for Holt to pull off something so flawless on her

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"Since you know all of this, then you—"

"Everett." Selena cut him off gently. "Have you ever thought that after all these years of being tangled up, we never managed to have a happy ending? Maybe... we're just not meant to be."

"Once, I loved you deeply. I gave everything, lost myself, became someone I didn't recognize, and still, I couldn't win your heart. Later on, when I finally gave up, you started clinging to me again. Eventually... you truly fell in love with me, and I wanted to try, to see if we could grow old together."

"And the result? It's always one thing or another, one person or another. We never seem to be on the same page."

Selena's eyes were full of deep sadness as she looked at him.

"Everett, didn't you envy my ability to love? But now it's gone. My heart can't beat for you anymore."

Yesterday she had asked Alexa if

she still loved Blaine. Alexa couldn't answer At that moment, Selena had asked herself the same thing about Everett. She thought about it all night and still had no answer.

Alexa decided to distance herself from Blaine because she was doubtful about their future. And Selena felt the same now. She

couldn't trust Everett anymoreel

couldn't trust that they could start fresh, couldn't trust in a happy ending without obstacles?

If... it was only to enjoy a brief moment of happiness before facing more chaos and heartbreak, then she'd rather not begin at all. Being on her own could be just fine.

Besides, she had her kids, her family, and she would have a promising career ahead. Her life could be fulfilling without romance.

Everett listened quietly to Selena's words, feeling like a sharp knife had pierced his heart, causing a deep ache. Selena spoke of her pain with such calmness. It was more frightening than any outburst.

He remembered Flynn's

diagnosis-Selena now had a strong aversion to intimacy. She had settled things with Joy, and now she wanted to settle things between him and her. This was about the part of her life that involved love.

He couldn't help but feel a bit of resentment. He didn't want this to be the outcome, but Selena was struggling, and it was partly his fault due to his past mistakes. He couldn't blame anyone else.

Conflicting emotions flitted through Everett's dark eyes, and for a moment, his presence was intense. He knew that if he wanted to, he could find ways to make Selena compromise.