Love That Wasn't Meant to Last

Chapter 56

Selena was briefly stunned, clearly not expecting me to compliment her directly. After a moment, she rested her chin in her hands, her eyes darting playfully as she smiled.

"Actually, I think so too," she replied with a mischievous grin.

She leaned in, cupped my face with both hands, and looked me directly in the eyes.

"Who wouldn't like someone who's amazing?" she said.

She continued, "So, Hudson, I really, really like you. Let's get married again, okay?"

Seeing her boldness, combined with all the memories I had just thought about, I felt a sudden flicker of hesitation.

I was in a panic. I quickly pulled away from her grip, turning my head to avoid her gaze.

"Hudson, please. Can't we start over? I don't even like Zion anymore. If you don't want to see him around, I can fire him today. I promise you'll never have to see him again."

with Selena wasn't just because of him. The problem was, I couldn't tell her that I had a

I was sure she would be able to return to her job

too, could leave Adenville and go back to Carzonia to resume my own life. If she found out about

wasn't worth

"Why?" she asked again.

had asked me this question hundreds of times, but I still couldn't tell her the real

blame you anymore, but I have

of frustration in her eyes, I had no choice but to turn and walk away, leaving her alone to cool

space,

you keep this up, you'll lose Selena eventually. Don't come crying to me later. Here's one last chance. Are you sure you don't want

shook my head. I still chose to leave and

misunderstanding things if she found out. I was more concerned about what might happen to me

the same space for a period of time. One day, we might eventually cross a