Love That Wasn't Meant to Last

Chapter 19

"I'm giving Selena back to you—not because I think I'm not good enough, but because I love her. I love her enough not to stand by and watch her destroy herself like this. Hudson, take good care of her. If you don't, I won't let you off easily," Zion declared.

His eyes looked fierce, and I could tell he meant every word.

But what could I do? Even if I wanted to care for her, I had no right to anymore. "But we're already over," I replied, sighing. "Aren't you two meant to be together?"

"Are you blind? Can't you see she needs you right now?" His voice rose as he spoke.

I had always hated being yelled at-especially by someone like him. Glancing around, I noticed that his outburst had attracted some attention; people were starting to peer out of nearby rooms.

A nurse approached, visibly annoyed. "This is a hospital. If you need to sort things out, please do it outside. Don't disturb the patients."

I looked around to make sure we were alone, with no one

That means our marriage didn't work out. Second, I have a girlfriend now. How do

with a steady look, "you were the one who took Selena from me. If you wanted her so much, then take responsibility. Don't make

tried to keep my expression as impassive as

bring up the divorce again with her. Lie if you

two up. I should've been

fragile now-it took months just to stabilize her. You were my last

back from the brink, but next time?" His voice was barely a whisper. "Next time, you might really lose

that you don't feel anything for her anymore?" His question hung in the