Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 667

She wanted to cry, plead her case, shout her injustice to the world, but there he was, sitting with an expressionless face, his handsome features as unreadable as a stone, his gaze as cold as ice.

In the presence of his intimidating aura, she found herself speechless, too scared to say a word. The evidence was stacked against her, undeniable and overwhelming.

All she could do now was beg for mercy. Joy had once told her, never underestimate a man’s guilt and pity; they could be your best defense if you played it right.

With this in mind, Yasmine swallowed her pride and bitterness, and with a heavy heart, she kneeled before Everett. “Mr. Everett, it was my fault…”

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Everett didn’t come home the entire night. Mateo, being just a kid, was easily convinced by Selena’s excuse that his dad was busy, but Ava knew better.

Sensing something off, she quietly asked Selena what was happening. Selena, not wanting to burden Ava, tried to brush it off, but Ava cut in, “I’m not a child; you can’t pull one over on me.”

“Ma’am, if something’s bothering you, please tell me. I’m worried about you keeping it all bottled up, especially with the baby on the way. You’ve only got a few months to go, you know.”

Ava’s gentle concern slowly warmed Selena’s cold hands and feet. She pulled Ava to the sofa, leaning into her comforting embrace.

Selena rarely allowed herself to be vulnerable. “Ava, you’re so good to me, just like a mother.”

Selena had always been so strong. Despite her youth, she had endured so much, silently bearing her pain.