NovelEnglishChapter 806 Everett slammed the car door shut with a loud bang and strode inside, his long legs making quick work of the distance. The living room was a cozy scene of domestic bliss.
Callum was lounging on the sofa, with Mateo nestled close, seeking help with his homework. Haley was perched on Callum's knee, her big, curious eyes darting between him and her brother, eager to join in the chatter. Across from them, Selena sat on the opposite couch, her demeanor calm and gentle as she prepared coffee for the group.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEvery now and then, Callum would glance up and exchange a few words with Selena, and their silent understanding often sparked shared smiles. It was as if they were the real family of four.
Everett wasn't worried about Rhett-it was Callum who troubled him. He knew Rhett wasn't a serious threat; Selena wouldn't give him a second thought. But Callum was different. There was history there. If not for Mateo, Selena might have ended up marrying Callum.
Even though Everett and Callum had a bond of brotherhood, their romantic rivalry was undeniable. "Daddy!" Haley's sharp eyes were the first to spot Everett, and she called out with delight.
Selena instinctively looked up, her smile fading as she met Everett's cold, brooding stare. Everett noticed her change in demeanor, his eyes darkening further. Still, with guests around, he managed to keep his anger in check, putting on a relaxed smile as he casually draped an arm over the back of the sofa behind Selena. His posture was laid-back yet possessive, silently signaling his claim.
Callum, always quick on the uptake, caught on to Everett's message. He greeted him openly, "Everett, it's been ages." "Yeah, it has. Why didn't you letknow you were back? I could have thrown a little party for you." Callum replied, "It was a last-minute thing. Josh hasn't been feeling well, so I cback to check on him." "Oh, really? What's up with Jordan?" "Just getting on in years, nothing major." Their exchange was polite, but the underlying tension was palpable. Eventually, noticing Selena's discomfort, Callum decided it was tto leave. Everett, with his arm around Selena's slender waist, walked him to the door.
Callum's eyes lingered on Everett's arm, but he said nothing more as he got into his car and drove away. Selena stood watching the car until Everett's grip on her waist becuncomfortable. She frowned and turned to face him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEverett's dark eyes were intense. "Selena, you seemed pretty happy today. Was it because you saw an old friend or because you met an old flame?" Selena pressed her lips together, struggling to keep her emotions in check. The lighthearted feeling she had while chatting with an old friend vanished instantly. Still, she tried to stay calm, explaining softly, Everett, Dr. Campbell is a friend. He's helped us out a lot. It's not unreasonable forto invite him over for dinner when he's in town, right?" "If that's all it is, why didn't you tell me? If you're inviting him over, I should be here to host. If I hadn't chtoday, I wouldn't have even known you met!" Everett wasn't just jealous; he was envious to the core. He envied how relaxed Selena was around Callum, how she smiled with ease, the kind of atmosphere between them that he longed for but couldn't grasp.
He wished for Selena to be truly
happy with him, to smile sincerely, to genuinely want to stay o stay by his side and one day, to love him enough to build family together. So, even
though he knew there was no romantic tension sion between Selena and Callum now, he was still angry.
Perhaps it was an unspoken truth-he lacked a sense of security. He constantly
feared that Selena would leave him at any moment. And in reality she was indeed preparing to do so, counting En down the days. Chapter 806 Tip: You can use left, right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.
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