Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Rhett nodded, "Alright, whatever you say."

Selena couldn't help but chuckle at his obedient demeanor.

No wonder people enjoy talking about younger siblings; this kind of innocence is something some folks just can't match.

"Alright, up you get."

Rhett playfully whined, "I've been kneeling so long, my legs are numb. Selena, give me a hand."

Selena reached out to help him, only for Rhett to grab her hand and spring to his feet.

Realizing she'd fallen for his trick, Selena couldn't stay mad at his wide grin and those gleaming white teeth.

Outside, Everett stood by his car, taking in every playful moment between Selena and Rhett.

His heart ached, wanting to rush in, stake his claim, and tell Rhett to back off from his wife.

But the way things were with Selena now, he didn't dare make a move.

He worried that any action might push her further away.

And besides...

Selena was still capable of smiling, genuinely, in Rhett's presence, despite his childish antics. Her laughter was sincere.

Was it really his fault?

Should he stop clinging and let her find her happiness?

Everett, always confident in any field, had never felt the sting of self-doubt until

now.

For the first time, in matters of the heart, he felt inadequate.

He lost to someone as green and unremarkable as Rhett.

He couldn't even coax a genuine smile from Selena anymore.

He stood for who knows how long in the night breeze, while Selena and Rhett returned inside, their laughter nally drifting out to him. He

was alone, watching their joy.

Maybe it was time to let go...

After some time, Everett opened the car door, got in, and drove off into the night.

...

Since that day, Everett hadn't shown up again. Selena's emotions gradually

calmed, and she started spending more time with Rhett.noveldrama

Rhett, being younger, approached romance differently from Everett. His fresh and

varied tactics brought a new perspective to Selena.

Before she knew it, winter was coming to an end.

Their time together felt easy and comfortable, but there was always something missing.

Their relationship seemed more like a friendship.

Rhett noticed it too. Although he hadn't been actively trying to push their relationship forward, he knew a breakthrough was needed.

He suggested they go skiing in the French Alps for Christmas, turning it into a holiday getaway.

Traveling together could strengthen their bond, and maybe... things would naturally fall into place.

Selena understood his intentions and, after much thought, agreed.

She couldn't selfishly lead him on.

Whether they would deepen theime

relationship or not hinged on this trip and whether it could bring them closer...

That evening, Ava, having put Haley to bed, joined Selena in the master bedroom to help her pack.

Ava had returned to Northtown specifically to look after Haley, as Selena would be away for about a week and didn't trust anyone else with her.

Looking at Selena's calm face, Ava felt torn.

Part of her wished the family could reunite, while another part hoped Selena would find someone new who made her happy.

Selena picked up on Ava's thoughts and was about to offer some comforting words when a sudden wave of nausea hit her. She quickly covered her mouth, her face turning pate.