Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 256

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That evening, Everett called to let Selena know he'd be tied up in meetings for the next few days and wouldn't be heading back to Moon Bay, so as not to mess with her sleep.

Selena played the part of being a bit miffed and reluctantly insisted he come back as soon as he wrapped up his meetings, throwing in a cheeky warning not to get swept away by any random women. Deep down, though, she felt a wave of relief.

Everett, catching onto her game, teased back with a lazy drawl. "Oh, Mrs. Bennett, you're really giving me a hard time here. It's just a bunch of guys around me, no ladies in sight! Besides, do you honestly think I've got the energy to mess around? Huh?"

To clear his name, he even started a video call, showing Selena the room full of men.

Selena was caught off guard, not expecting him to call during a meeting, let alone chat like this. Her cheeks turned a bright shade of red.

"You... why didn't you mention you were in a meeting!"

Rumors already had her pinned as some sort of enchantress, and now this just seemed to seal the deal...

Everett stayed cool as a cucumber, clearly enjoying himself. "Mrs. Bennett, you never asked."

With a decisive "click," Selena hung up the call.

What a jerk!

Talk about embarrassing!

The next morning, Selena used the excuse of needing wedding supplies to slip out the back door, making her way to the hospital.

She needed to get an ultrasound to check on the baby—no more putting it off. But with Everett being so attentive lately, she worried he might have someone tailing her.

She'd already booked an appointment online, so she went straight in once she arrived.

Lying on the bed, she lifted her shirt as the doctor applied some gel and moved the probe over her belly. The screen flickered to life.

In the midst of the dark mass, there was a tiny speck, and Selena stared in wonder, "Is that my baby?"