My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire

Chapter 707

Oliver immediately looked over at Selena, concern filling his eyes.

Tears welled up as Selena cried, "It's nothing, really. I'm fine."

Seeing her trying to hold back her emotions only made Oliver feel worse. "What happened? Tell me now!"

Clearly upset, Selena looked at him, her voice trembling. "It's just... my mother-in-law keeps bringing up my background. She says I'm just an illegitimate child, and marrying her son was the luckiest thing to ever happen to me. She even told me to learn from my mom, be more tolerant, let my husband have other women, and have more kids... And she also said..."

Marisa quickly interrupted, anxious. "And what else did she say?"

Selena's voice cracked as she continued, "She said that when I have kids, they'll have to be raised by her. Having children with my illegitimate status would just be embarrassing! How could I ever live with that?" She sobbed harder now.

Marisa's expression turned to anger. "How could she say such things? This is all my fault! I ruined your future because I was the other woman. My poor daughter, you're suffering because of me..."

Selena gently replied, "Mom, I'm okay. I don't care about those things. But lately, I keep thinking about it, and the idea of being separated from my children someday makes me really sad."

Marisa sighed deeply. "Is that why you seemed so upset in front of Grandma today? Is that why she kicked you out?"

Selena nodded, her eyes red from crying. "That's part of it. Uncle taking over Great-Grandma's care didn't help either. I mean, who wouldn't want to be surrounded by happy family members? But really, it's fine."

She wiped her tears. "Dad, I'm okay. Tomorrow, I'll smile more, I promise."

it just breaks my heart even more. How can we continue like this, trying

these years, and I had no idea how much you've suffered because of your background.

this, Selena exchanged a glance

think that's a good idea," Selena

If you do that, how will Jake ever feel comfortable coming

who had been frustrated just moments ago by their tears, now felt a strange sense of relief when they opposed his suggestion. He had expected them to take advantage of his offer, but their reluctance made him feel

settled!" he said, feeling confident. "I'll talk to Melissa tomorrow, and

Oliver walked off. "I'm calling

as he was out of earshot, Marisa and Selena exchanged

lowered her voice. "Mom, once you marry Dad, I'll finally have my share of

I've waited patiently for this day all these years, and now

paused before asking, "But... did you ever

that even mean? Sweetie, remember this: the only thing that truly matters is the money you have in your hands. As for men... they're

Oliver as he made

grinned. "I get it,

Oliver came back. "It's done. We're heading

Marisa smiled. "Good."

them had any idea that, just a

quietly to herself before turning to

couldn't see through Marisa and Selena's true intentions right now.