Love That Wasn't Meant to Last

Chapter 24

Zion left, locking the door behind him. With someone guarding the entrance, I found myself stuck inside.

Looking around the empty room, I felt a wave of frustration wash over me. After spending the whole night comforting Selena and now dealing with Zion's antics, my stomach was in knots from anger. I decided the best solution was to try to sleep it off.

When I woke up, I found Selena sitting beside me, cupping my face in her hands, her eyes just inches away from mine. I was startled by her sudden closeness.

"Great! You're still here, Hud! I knew you loved me!" she cheered, clapping her hands and bouncing with excitement.

Remembering the medical records Zion had shown me made me swallow hard. I still felt a twinge of unease. Regardless, I needed to find a way out. Zion was acting unlawfully; he had no right to confine me.

"Selena, where's your phone? Can I borrow it for a moment?" I scanned the room, hoping to find her phone. She had been on a video call with Zion just hours

it had to be somewhere in the

up to search her

tossing the blankets and smashing things in a fit

is everything gone? Aah!" She pulled at her hair,

wrapped my arms around her, holding her hands to stop her from pulling her hair, trying to soothe her. "It's okay, it's just a phone. If we can't find it, we'll buy a new one. We have the money for it,

the bed, I noticed her phone tucked in the corner beneath

she saw her phone, her face lit up with joy, like a child who just found a long-lost toy. She held it up and showed it to

I found my phone! I'm not someone who just loses things.

her excitement, I felt a mix of helplessness and concern. I wondered if her episodes had affected her brain. But when she caught