NovelEnglishChapter 545 Selena was just about to let her anger fly when Alex walked in. Seeing Selena with Everett and little Mateo all having breakfast together, even though the air seemed a bit tense, was enough to make Alex's jaw drop. But Alex was a master at keeping her cool. She barely let it show, greeting Selena with a polite smile, "Ma'am, long tno see." With someone else in the room, Selena had to swallow her fury, forcing a smile in return.
Everett dabbed his mouth with a napkin and glanced at Mateo, "Done eating? We've got to head out." Mateo was still busy with his muffin, clearly not ready to leave. Besides, he had no desire to tag along to the office with his dad; he'd much rather stay with his mom. He shook his head vigorously.
Naturally, Selena didn't want her son going with Everett either. Just one day with his dad, and Mateo's mood had already plummeted. Who knew what else might happen if this continued? She quickly interjected, "Everett, if you're swamped, I can look after-" He cut her off coldly, "Oh, are you suddenly not busy? Busy planning a wedding with another man, but you somehow have tfor your ex's kid?" His words were drenched in sarcasm, each one a sharp jab.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSelena was momentarily speechless.
She swallowed, trying to push back, "Then at least lettalk to Mateo for a bit." She just wanted to know what was bothering him.
Everett wasn't having it. "Selena, I've given you a whole evening with him. You hid him for three years, denyingeven a second with my own son. If I hadn't found out myself, I wouldn't even know he was alive." "I've been more than fair; don't push it." He stepped forward, easily taking Mateo from her arms with a long reach.
Towering over her, he said, "I'm not leaving you without options. If you want to be with Mateo, move back in. My son deserves a mother who's there for more than just fleeting visits." en With that, he turned on his heel, carrying Mateo and striding out without a backward glance.
Alex lingered for a moment, watching Selena tremble slightly. Feeling a twinge of sympathy, she offered a few words of comfort before following Everett out. The car sped down the street.
Mateo sat with his back to his dad, staring out the window, lost in his own sadness.
Everett leaned back against the leather seat, his face a mask, his dark eyes even more unreadable, making him seem like a mystery wrapped in an enigma.
Alex stole a few glances at him through the rearview mirror. Unable to resist, she finally spoke up, "Mr. Everett, are you keeping the young master close just to keep the lady from leaving?" He didn't answer, just gave her a frosty look with those piercing eyes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAlex felt a chill run down her spine and quickly shut her mouth.
But she already knew the answer. He was doing this to stop her framm walking out like she did three years E ago. What a sly move!
Still, she felt a bit of relief. At least he'd learned from three years back, avoiding the whole tic ΝΟ Ο Π kidnapping and isolation routine.
Nowadays, women wouldn't stand for that nonsense! But then Everett broke the silence, catching her off guard and sending a fresh chill through her.
"Spread the word," he said. "I have a son now." "And, in a week, I'm hosting a
banquet at the Bennett estate. I'll be announcing Mateo's identity and at the stime, my remarriage. It's high tmy son has a mother who's truly there for him."
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