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.

turn a blind eye anymore. I could not casually accept her being intimate with

Why, Hud? Isn't it enough

remembering something, she quickly opened the box she was holding to reveal an elaborate dessert. "Hud, look! I spent hours yesterday following food bloggers' tutorials to make this mango cake.

still reached for a piece and took a bite. The taste was as unpleasant as expected, and my

as she caught my sigh, confusion filling her eyes. "What's wrong, Hud? Why are you sighing? Does it taste bad? That

herself and ate with obvious enjoyment. Watching her eat contentedly,

further. She finally put down