Chapter 675 "Selena, I'm really sorry, truly. I'm just so relieved you're okay. I don't know what I'd do if something had happened to you." Before Selena could reply, Ava jumped in, unable to hold back.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Ms. Joy, sometimes you just don't know when to keep quiet." Joy's face fell at being reprimanded by a maid, but she knew her words had caused this mess, so she took it on the chin. Seeing this, Selena didn't say much either. She and Joy had been friends for years; she couldn't hold a grudge. Plus, the baby was born safe and sound, right? Selena gently patted Joy's hand and said, "How about you give my sister a nice big gift, and we'll call it even?" Joy finally smiled through her tears. She squeezed Selena's hand and promised, "Forget the gift, your child is like my own. I'll pitch in for Mateo's college fund and your sister's wedding too." Selena chuckled softly, "Deal." Joy lingered for a bit, reluctant to leave, but eventually, she did. Just as she stepped out, Alex showed up with bags full of supplements and gifts. Ava, already looking upset, seemed even more annoyed now.
She didn't even bother to fake a smile. Before Alex could step in, Ava blocked the door, coldly saying, "Go back and tell your boss my lady doesn't need any of this. He didn't show up when she needed him, and now he thinks this will make it right? That's a joke!" Alex tried to keep a smile, "Ava, you've misunderstood. These are from me, not Mr. Everett." Ava was clearly skeptical, but Selena spoke up, "Ava, let Alex in." Whether Everett had sent them or Alex was being kind, there was no need to make it hard for someone just doing their job. Everett had shown where he stood when wasn't there during her difficult labor. A few gifts wouldn't change anything.
Alex cin, checked on Selena's health, peeked at the baby, and left without making a fuss. Downstairs the black Lamborghini nearly vanished into the twilight. Alevel.ne swnov opened the passenger door and slid in She glanced back at the man in the shadows, his face masked by the dim light, giving away nothing. "Mr. Everett, you're already here. Why not go up and see her?" "I get the feeling she's really hurting. She didn't say it, but I could tell she was upset you weren't there. She might hold it against you." "But you were at the hospital yesterday. You went into the delivery room and stayed until the baby was born." "If you just go up and explain..." The man's dark eyes were locked on the deepening night outside. He cut her off, "This way, she'll let go of me."
Alex fell silent, understanding that Mr.
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Everett had shown her in his office that day, She closed her eyes with a sigh. Sometimes fate could be harsh, tearing lovers apart for reasons out of their control
Everett rolled down the window, pulled out a pack of cigarettes, and lit e ope After a long drag, he asked in a gravelly voice, "Is she alright?"