Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 61

Tears welled up in Selena's eyes as she tried to focus through the haze that blurred her vision. Callum's gentle smile and warm eyes came into view, cutting through the mist like a beacon.

"Are you okay?" he asked, his voice soft and reassuring.

Selena accepted the handkerchief he offered, wiping her tears away with an unsteady hand. She sniffled, trying to regain her composure. "Yeah, I'm alright. Thanks."

Yet, Callum's eyes lingered on her neck. Despite her attempt to hide it with loose strands of hair, the bite marks stood out starkly, impossible to ignore.

Callum's eyebrows knit together slightly, a subtle sign of concern.

Realizing what had caught his attention, Selena awkwardly adjusted her hair to cover the marks better. She wasn't about to dive into that awkward explanation, so she shrugged it off with a quick, "Just a run-in with a crazy dog."

Callum paused, then asked with mock seriousness, "Need me to give you a rabies shot?"

Selena blinked, then burst out laughing. "Dr. Campbell, aren't you supposed to be a heart specialist?"

"I'm a jack of all trades, you know."

Anyone else might have sounded like they were bragging, but Callum had the chops to back it up. He was a whiz in the medical world, after all.

Her sadness was momentarily forgotten, and Selena felt a wave of gratitude. "Thanks for that."

With his sharp instincts, Callum probably had a good grasp on what she'd been through, but he didn't pry or call her bluff. He let her keep her dignity and even managed to lift her spirits.

Callum gave her a gentle smile. "Let's head back inside. It's chilly out here, and we don't want you catching a cold."

"Yeah, good idea."

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Everett strode into the room with a brooding look, the air around him practically crackling with tension.