Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

"Mrs. Bennett, do you really think that little of me? Sure, I want you, but I'd never push you when you're not feeling up to it." He paused a moment, then softly added, "I just wanted to hold you while we sleep."

Selena froze. The soft glow from the bedside lamp cast a warm light on his handsome face, making him look incredibly gentle right then. For a moment, she glimpsed the young man he used to be. Back then, he had taken her hand, his young palms dry and warm, and smiled so tenderly, "Thanks for saving me."

And just like that, she had fallen for him. If only time could freeze right here, how perfect that would be. Unable to resist, Selena nestled into his arms, listening to his steady heartbeat, breathing in his familiar scent. It felt as if a calming hand had smoothed out the chaos in her heart. She closed her eyes and slowly drifted off to sleep.

"If we ever meet again, I'll remember you."

The next morning, Selena was up early, while Everett was still sound asleep. She gently moved his arm from her waist, slipped out of bed, and took a pregnancy test into the bathroom.

Following the instructions, she waited nervously for the result. Five minutes later, she took a deep breath, opened her eyes, and looked at the test.

Selena gasped, feeling like her world was crashing down. She had longed for a child before, but it never happened. Now that she wasn't looking for one, fate had played a cruel joke. She slumped onto the toilet seat, realizing she'd been careless to think birth control was foolproof. But there were times when Everett, caught up in the moment, would skip using a condom without a second thought, or he'd wear her out so much she let her guard down.

Two red lines!

Even the best-laid plans have their flaws.

Her mind was a whirlwind, and for the first time, she felt completely lost.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

"Selena, what's up?"

Everett suddenly opened the door and walked in. Startled, Selena snapped back to reality, meeting his intense dark eyes. She quickly hid the pregnancy test behind her back, terrified he might see it.

She hadn't figured out what to do about the baby yet, and there was no way she could let him find out about the pregnancy. Though he had mentioned wanting kids before, she never sensed his sincerity. If he was just saying it to appease her, and then demanded an abortion, she couldn't bear the thought.

The mere idea sent chills down her spine.

"Selena? Why do you look so pale? Feeling sick again?"

Her silence only deepened Everett's frown as he stepped closer, reaching out to touch her cheek. Selena

instinctively turned away,

swallowing hard before forcing a

Sak smile. "Nothing, just didn't

sleep well. Feeling a bit out of it."

Feigning a yawn, she said, "I'm heading back to bed."

As she brushed past him, Everett caught sight of something in her right hand and raised an eyebrow, "What's that in your hand?"

"Nothing," Selena replied with a forced smile. Everett studied her expression, clearly skeptical.

"Let me see."

He grabbed her shoulder, pinning her against the wall, and reached for her right hand. Selena's eyes widened, her heart racing like a drum.