Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire novel Chapter 949

But there wasn’t any.

All the buried pain, when unexpectedly brought up, surged like a tidal wave, instantly dragging her back into past struggles. Selena felt a sudden sting in her nose, her eyes reddening with unshed tears.

“It’s been so long. Your apology now doesn’t mean anything,” she said.

Seeing her like this, Everett's heart ached deeply. His fingers trembled slightly as he gently wiped away her tears. “I know the past mistakes can’t be undone, which is why I must cherish the future. I need to remember the past so I won’t mess up again.”

Without hesitation, he held Selena’s hands firmly. “Selena, I’ve really been a jerk. I’m so grateful that after all these years, you stuck with me.”

Now, he couldn't help but admire his grandfather’s sharp insight.

Years ago, his grandfather had immediately seen that Selena was the perfect match for him. It was his own foolish arrogance that blinded him to her goodness.

He always placed her last, assuming that no matter what, she would never leave.

If not for that, they wouldn’t have missed out on so many years, nor would she have endured so much pain.

Selena’s eyelashes quivered, her heart aching with bitterness for her past self. Yet now, hearing Everett's remorse, she felt comforted, albeit slightly, for the person she once was.

Finally, he understood just how much of a fool he had been.

“There’s one more thing I need to ask you,” she said.

Everett replied, “Go ahead.”

Selena gently pulled her hands away, took a jade pendant from her pocket, and held it in front of him. “This pendant, you clearly gave it to me. Why did it show up here?”