Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 282

Everett's face was as dark as a storm cloud like he could start a downpour with just a look. His eyes were a whirlwind of emotions—was it Selena’s slap or the sting of her words that got to him? Hard to say.

Selena stared him down fearlessly. The moment he picked Margot over her, the love she had for him flatlined. There's a saying, "Drunk words are sober thoughts." Well, decisions made in the heat of the moment surely reveal where the heart truly lies. He kept insisting nothing was going on with Margot, but every move he made shouted otherwise. Selena had been blind and foolish before, but it was time to wise up now.

Everett was so mad; the veins on his forehead looked like they were about to burst, and his hands balled into tight fists. Sometimes, she drove him so crazy that he wanted to just shut her up for good. But he held onto a scrap of sanity, lifting his head a bit to tamp down the rage, and left her with a chilly remark. "You're not in the right headspace. Get some rest, and we'll talk later."

Without another glance, he strode out of the hospital room with purpose. Silence flooded the room, so quiet that you could hear Selena's soft sobs. She turned her face, burying it in the pillow as her tears soaked through.

A bit later, Ava came in, her heart aching at the sight of Selena's puffy eyes and pale face. This year hadn't been kind to Selena; she was still recovering from a car accident, now this. Ava blamed herself for not being more vigilant, letting Margot stir up trouble, and allowing those thugs to snatch her away.

Ava stepped forward, her voice full of remorse, "I'm so sorry, ma'am. It’s my fault for not keeping a closer watch."

"Thank goodness you and the baby are okay, or I wouldn't be able to forgive myself."

Selena’s tears were spent as she lay there staring at the ceiling. She heard Ava, and her eyes slowly moved to meet hers. Selena always gave back the sincerity she received.

She shook her head gently. "Ava, don't beat yourself up. It's not on you."