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 marry

grappled with the realization that she didn’t truly know how many other women Arturo might have been involved

possible he was upset about not winning her over previously, leading him to fabricate

as just the humble maid

a part of his revenge

Selah’s lack of love for Arturo now, her

streamed down her face

a prolonged moment, she gradually calmed herself, sinking to the

remember, she’d

her mother had relied solely on each

mother possessed the most beautiful countenance and

a

exactly happened back

these irreversible tragedies that reshaped

would never receive answers

she made her

hadn’t truly had a home before, but now, wherever Elaine resided,

Elaine’s sake, Selah vowed to remain

Lindsey arranged to meet

what I said last time? What did she say?” the man asked impatiently as he settled

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