Love That Wasn't Meant to Last

Chapter 85

Selena was quiet for a long time, and I didn't feel like starting a conversation as well. I just helped her blow dry her hair so we could go to bed early.

As I unplugged the hair dryer and set it aside, Selena caught the corner of my shirt. With a hurt look, she asked, "Hud, if we break up, will you find someone else?"

Overcome with embarrassment, I struggled to confess to Selena that I was in a relationship. Instead, I averted my gaze and replied vaguely, "I... I don't know."

After I placed the hair dryer back, she remained seated on my bed.

"Selena, it's getting late. You really should head back to your room and get some rest." I approached her, hoping to persuade her to leave, but she refused.

hugging her legs. "Hud, I'm really scared. Can you stay here with me? I swear I'll just sleep and won't bother you with anything else. Please, I'm terrified

my ex-wife. If I slept

room. "Selena, it's over between us. We shouldn't share a room.

my house. It's just the two of us here. If neither of us acknowledges what happened,

guilt. With Selena refusing to leave, I

can sleep here. I'll

"Why could you be there for me in the hospital, but not now that I'm home?

Why can't you just forgive me? I know I messed up. I'm just

hands trembled uncontrollably, and tears streamed down her face. She bit her lip, making a desperate effort