“Let me ease it,” Selina offered, her voice a mere breath away. She lifted her hands to his temples, her touch feather-light as her body leaned into the proximity.

A furrow marred Brian’s brow as he snapped his eyes open, promptly pulling away from Selina’s touch and nudging her aside.

“I’m good, no need,” he said, his words carrying a cold detachment that sent ripples of discomfort through Selina.

“Brian, are you still holding a grudge for my Leaving?”

Brian adjusted his disheveled attire. “It’s in the past.”

! Brian, I regret it! I was naive, easily swayed by smooth talk and false promises.”

the one I truly care for was you all along. Brian, I’ve returned to begin

aback, Brian hadn’t anticipated such an admission from Selina. He disentangled his hand from hers, a

he was about to respond, his phone chimed,

caller ID displayed Rosalynn’s name, and at once, his furrowed brows smoothed out, a palpable relief washing over

have to take this,” Brian said, his gaze

The softness in Brian’s eyes stung her, setting her heart on a turbulent

the call, his voice mellow and inviting.

now. Just wanted to check if you’re back or should I head

flowed in through the receiver, filling the silence of

at Brian’s lips. “I’m on my way.

The gentleness Brian once reserved for her, now directed at another woman, threatened to consume her with jealousy. And as if fate

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