Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Over an hour later, Everett strolled into the clinic. Dr. Stone glanced at the distinguished man in front of him and had a pretty good guess about who he was.

Sure enough, once Everett settled in, he got straight to the point. "I'm Selena's partner." Everett, the wealthiest man in Newport.

Dr. Stone greeted him with respect, "Mr. Everett, it's a pleasure to meet you."noveldrama

Everett casually tossed a report onto the desk, his long fingers drumming a steady beat on the surface. "I want to know exactly what's going on with Selena and how we can fix it."

Dr. Stone sighed internally. Ms. Selena was quite the catch...

Feigning some hesitation, she replied, "Mr. Everett, as a doctor, I can't just disclose patient information..."

Before she could finish, Everett gave a subtle nod to Alex, who was standing beside him.

Alex immediately handed over a check for five million dollars.

Dr. Stone accepted it with a knowing smile, quickly pulling out and printing all the medical records, passing them to Everett. This included everything Selena had shared during her sessions.

Everett hit play on the recording.

Selena's voice came through, bitter and resigned, filled with struggle and pain. "Six months ago, I was waiting for my partner to come back. Now he's back, but he's not the person I was hoping for."

"I tried to love him again, but he turned into the version of himself I dreaded. I'm scared to love him again, scared of being left behind once more, scared I'll never be his first choice."

"I just want to run away, thinking if I guard my heart, I won't get hurt. But he won't let me. He doesn't love me, yet he keeps asking for my love. Doctor, I'm exhausted, and I really don't know what to do."

"Even now, every time we're intimate, I feel nothing. He's not happy, and neither am I. I just go along with it, but it never works, nothing helps."

"Doctor, I can't sleep. I can't sleep at all. I know this isn't how I'm supposed to be, but I can't help it. Can you give me something stronger? At least let me sleep, or I'm afraid I'll lose it."

Everett listened, silent, his fingers trembling slightly without him even realizing it.

He thought back to the days when

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he was angry that Selena's heart wasn't with him, only with who he. used to be. He had tormented her on purpose, never satisfied, no matter how gentle or humble she was in his presence.

He had been seeking joy in her presence but had completely overlooked her pain.

Even Alex, listening in, couldn't help but get teary-eyed, covering his mouth.

Everyone believed she was unbreakable, that nothing could bring her down.

But no one had really seen her heart.

She was just a fragile woman, capable of feeling hurt, exhaustion, and sadness, longing for someone strong to lean on.

After a long pause, Everett took a deep breath.

When he finally spoke again, his voice was raspy, "What's the solution?"

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Dr. Stone adjusted her glasses, "Mr. Everett, all psychological problems stem from overthinking. Ms. Selena's situation is a classic of emotional distress due to unresolved feelings. Medication can only keep it from getting worse, but it can't heal her."

"So, what she needs isn't medication, but your unwavering presence and support."

"You have two

choices: either stay

away completely, let her slowly move on though it's a cliché, time really is the best healer-or offer her unwavering love, ensuring she no longer lives in fear of you leaving her at any moment."