Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 504

Everett sat up abruptly, perched on the edge of the bed, trying to catch his breath, each inhale and exhale sounding like a desperate struggle. Selena lay sprawled on the bed, her chest rising and falling in dramatic waves. Her fair skin bore the marks of his intensity, reminders of their heated exchange. Despite all his efforts to get her to confess, she wouldn't admit that he was the only man she'd ever been with.

In the solitude of this moment, a single tear slipped down her cheek, vanishing into her hair, unseen by him. Their story had ended three years ago; it should have been ancient history by now, their lives untangled. The spacious bedroom was eerily quiet, only their heavy breathing breaking the silence, adding an unspoken layer of sadness to the air.

After a while, Everett wrapped a robe around himself, his entire demeanor radiating a restless tension that chilled the room. He lit a cigarette and stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, drawing deeply, his back to her. His face was hidden, nearly lost in the haze of smoke swirling around him.

It would be a lie to say Selena felt nothing. Her heart throbbed painfully, like a thousand tiny needles piercing her soul. Yet, despite having the capacity to love, she couldn't risk making the same mistake again. If not for little Mateo, she might not have survived these past three years, during which she regularly saw a doctor.

Selena slowly regained her composure. She slipped out of bed, her fingers trembling as she dressed in the clothes he'd torn off. With a hoarse voice, she delivered her parting words. "Mr. Everett, if you're done for today, I'll take my leave."

"I hope I can reach Dr. Fernando when I get back," she added.