Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Flynn shook his head.

"Mr. Everett, Ms. Selena's had a bit too much to handle. Her brain's gone into self- defense mode, and now she's in her own little bubble-seeing and hearing nothing."

"I tried coaxing her to let out her emotions, but her subconscious is putting up a fight. Pushing her too hard would just make things worse."

Everett didn't even flinch when his cigarette burned down to his fingers.

His voice was raspy, "Is there really nothing you can do?"

Callum, usually calm and composed, was now visibly worried. "Flynn, are we just supposed to sit back and watch this happen?"

Though Callum wasn't a psychologist, he knew that all ailments have something in common. If Selena could have a big emotional release, it might actually help her start healing.

But when you feel nothing, it means those emotions are just festering inside, building up until they explode and by then, it's too late. That's why folks who bottle everything up often end up depressed or burned out.

Flynn replied, "Well, there's one thing: wait. Once Ms. Selena processes today's mess and feels ready to let it all out, then we can start helping her."

Everett asked, "How long do we have to wait?"

Flynn squinted, "No more than three days. In the meantime, it's best if someone close, like her kids, sticks around."

Everett snuffed out his cigarette and rubbed his face, trying to steady himself.

"Dr. Flynn, I'll need you to stay here for a few days to keep an eye on Selena." Flynn nodded in agreement.

Everett called Ava over, asking her to set up a guest room for Flynn and show him the way.

Ava, knowing Flynn was their best shot at helping Selena, treated him with utmost respect. Once the room was ready, she personally led him there.

Just as they reached the guest room door, the door opposite swung open, and Alexa stepped out.noveldrama

She hesitated for a moment when she saw Flynn.

Flynn's gaze swept over Alexa, his usual laid-back smile dimming a bit, a flicker of something unreadable in his eyes.

"Alexa," Ava, called, hurrying to

introduce them, "This is Dr. Flynn Mrs. Selena isn't well and needs his care. He'll be staying here for a while, right across from you as that alright?"

Alexa, who had caught the live stream earlier, was on her way to check on Selena.

She quickly responded, "Of course, that's no problem. Don't worry about me; Selena's health comes first."

She gave Flynn a polite nod and a small I smile, "Hello, Dr. Flynn.

Selena is a wonderful person

to it that she recover Yet

see to it that she recovers.

Flynn's lips curled into a slight smile, "I will. Looking forward to working together."

In the living room, Everett and Callum sat on the couch.

Mateo and Haley were each leaning against their dad's knees, their eyes full of

concern.

They were asking what was wrong with their mom. Everett gently ruffled their hair, but he didn't quite know how to put it into words.

Ava came downstairs, mentioning that Dr. Flynn was settled in.

Everett gave a slight nod, then suddenly asked, "Who is this Alexa? Can we trust her?"

Ava answered briefly, "Alexa is

Blaine's wife. They've had some

bumps because Alexa's prenet

Mrs. Selena wanted to keep the Irwin family line going, so she her to stay here and rest. She's a good person, mostly keeps to herself in her room."

"I see."

Everett thought for a moment, "If Mrs. Selena trusts her, then she can stay."