Let''s just think of him as a servant for now. If she wanted to pamper someone, she might as well go all out!


    With this thought, Selena felt a wave of relief wash over her, and she took a sip of the drink. After finishing the bowl of health tonic, Everett handed the empty bowl to Ava, then gently wiped Selena''s lips with a tissue. His touch was tender and precise, like he was caring for But Selena wasn''t about to be fooled again. She watched his performance with a cold, detached gaze.


    someone he loved dearly.


    Everett casually mentioned, "Selena, I''ve sorted out your discharge papers. Rest up a bit, and then we''ll head out."


    His words hit Selena like a bolt of lightning, leaving her ears ringing. Even though she hadn''t directly answered Callum''s question about wanting to leave Everett, she knew her answer was a resounding yes. She couldn''t share a husband with Margot, nor let her child share a father with Margot''s kid. That was an insult she couldn''t bear!


    She wanted her baby toe into the world without the shadow of ridicule hanging over them. So, despite the challenges, she was determined to find a way out-a foolproof n. The hospital seemed like her best chance to escape, and she had been nning to make her move before being discharged.


    Who could''ve guessed Everett would want her out of the hospital now? Wasn''t that cutting off her escape route?


    Selena wasn''t having it. Her eyes widened as she snapped, "I''m not leaving. I haven''t fully recovered. I need to stay here in case something happens!"


    "Not fully recovered?"


    Everett''s dark eyes narrowed, and with a sudden grip on her chin, he forced her to meet his piercing gaze. He chuckled softly, "You look pretty lively to me, chatting away with others in the sun. Is that what you call not fully recovered?"


    Selena blinked in confusion for a moment, then it dawned on her he must''ve seen her with Dr. Campbell and was getting jealous again!


    She used to think his jealousy was a


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    sign he cared, but now she knew better. It was just possessiveness, She was merely something he wanted, which is why he wouldn''t let anyone else near her. Even simple conversations with Dr. Campbell got under his skin!


    "Everett, you''re beingpletely unreasonable!"


    Selena yanked her face away from his hand, turning away, refusing to even look at him.


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    But her wishes didn''t matter. Everett ordered Ava to pack up their things and called Derick to bring the car around. His gaze settled back on Selena''s fragile frame, his brow furrowing slightly. "Don''t worry, can take good care of yourself and the baby at home. I''ll have the best medical team on standby, just as good as here."


    With that, he shrugged off his suit jacket, knelt beside the bed, and wrapped Selena in it, lifting her effortlessly into his arms. He carried her out of the room confidently.


    In the bustling corridor, Selena didn''t want to make a scene. Realizing she couldn''t change her circumstances, she buried her face in his chest to avoid the stares.


    About ny minutester, they arrived back at Moon Bay. Everett carried Selena inside, up the stairs, and ced her gently on the bed.


    Selena immediately shrugged off his jacket, tossing it to the floor in frustration. She detested his scent lingering on her.


    Everett nced down, an unspoken


    tension in his eyes. He slipped his


    hands into his pockets and looked


    down at her, his voice steady and firm. "Stay home and take care of the baby. If you needpany, I''ll be here. There''s no need for anyone else."


    Selena''s body trembled, disbelief etched on her face, her eyes narrowing in shock.Original from N?velDrama.Org.


    "Everett, what are you saying? Are you trying to keep me locked up?"