As if he had never been crazy about her before.

Exiting the car, Selah strode into the apartment building, her posture erect, seemingly indifferent to everything around her.

But as soon as the door closed behind her, tears cascaded down her cheeks like an uncontainable flood.

Suppressing her sobs with one hand covering her mouth, she clutched the door handle tightly to stifle any sound.

Slowly, she slid down against the door, her emotions overwhelming her.

Outside, Arturo remained seated in the car.

Though separated by just a door, they felt as distant as if separated by an entire world.

During the conversation between Arturo and Miranda, Selah, leaning against the bedroom door, had overheard most of their exchange.

Previously, Selah had been perplexed by Miranda’s unkindness and the burden of menial tasks imposed upon her.

She had been grateful to Miranda for taking her in after her mother’s passing and had never voiced any grievances.

It dawned on her that Miranda’s behavior was rooted in revenge against her all along.

to

truly know how many other women Arturo

not winning her over previously, leading him to

her as just the humble

a part

now, her heart still

down her face as she wiped them

a prolonged moment, she gradually calmed herself, sinking to the ground and tenderly

Selah could remember, she’d

her mother had relied solely on each

beautiful countenance and

such a

exactly happened

to these irreversible tragedies

she would never receive answers

her way

had a home before, but now, wherever Elaine resided, that was her

Elaine’s sake, Selah

meet Shelia’s

she say?” the man asked impatiently as he settled into

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