Love That Wasn't Meant to Last

Chapter 40

I turned to see Selena gazing at me with hopeful eyes, making her heartfelt plea for us to remarry.

"Hud, let's get back together. Withdraw the divorce application, and let's be a couple again." Her gaze was filled with anticipation.

I knew what she was hoping for and what kind of answer she wanted from me, but

I didn't want to go down that path. I was at a loss for words, unsure how to respond in a way that wouldn't hurt her feelings. So, I chose silence instead.

"Why, Hud? Why don't you want to agree to this? You're willing to put your work aside to support me through my treatment, which means you care about me. If that's the case, why can't we be together again? Don't you see?

"I don't have those feelings for Zion anymore. I don't love him. No one can stop us from being together."

I had already decided to be with Sylvia; she was my girlfriend, not some third

you through your treatment out

stayed because Zion forced me to. If I did, it would only

could see her shoulders trembling, and soon tears began streaming down her face, quickly soaking her cheeks. She was

cried. After I filed for divorce, she hadn't cried either-oh

comfort her, standing there

reached its highest point, but sadly, neither of us was in

before our ride was over. The staff opened the door, a bit surprised to see Selena crouched on the ground. "Hey there, young

I glanced at the staff and bent down to encourage her to stand, but she

regret this," she said,