Love That Wasn't Meant to Last

Chapter 8

When I returned to work, I spotted Selena waiting outside the office building. She was holding a box with a forced smile, and despite the heavy makeup on her face, she looked exhausted. Nonetheless, I could tell she had clearly made an effort to dress up in expensive clothes.

It was obvious that she had not been doing well during our time apart. Since she was clearly waiting for me, I texted my boss, claiming I was feeling unwell to avoid any drama, and got permission to take the day off.

Just as I turned to leave, Selena spotted me and ran over, holding her dress. She was still as reckless as ever, not caring about her own safety.

Perhaps out of lingering affection, I stopped and waited as she approached. Selena just could not let go, and hearing her desperate words only made me sigh. I knew she still loved me, but her love was not reserved for me only.

exhausted and could not turn a blind eye anymore. I could not casually accept her being intimate with other men or sharing my wife with someone else. "It's

Hud? Isn't it

was holding to reveal an elaborate dessert. "Hud, look! I spent hours yesterday following food bloggers' tutorials to make this mango cake. Please try it—I made

cake with a frown but still reached for a piece and took a bite. The taste was as unpleasant as expected, and my skin started to swell. I sighed, feeling a deep sadness settling

wrong, Hud? Why

took a bite herself and ate with obvious enjoyment. Watching her eat contentedly, I shook my

action only upset Selena further. She finally put down her piece of cake