“I’m sorry, Brian. I wasn’t seated properly. Did I hurt you?” She stretched her hand, aiming for his sturdy chest.

Yet, Brian intercepted, gripping her wrist firmly. “Selina, I’m a married man now. I deeply love my wife and intend to spend my life with her.”

His eyes, deep as the night sky, held an edge of stern resolve.

Selina’s heart plummeted, her eyes clouding with a stubborn refusal to accept the truth.

“No, Brian. You’ve only known her briefly; there’s no Love between you two. I understand you’re upset about the past, about the blow to your pride. I can wait, Brian. I can wait until your anger subsides and you find your way back to me.”

Brian’s demeanor only grew more frosty. “Selina, was I not clear enough? We’re done. Don’t foster any more hopes about us. It’s better for everyone involved.”

desperation, she

I refuse to believe that you’ve simply

collar, a flicker of impatience

let go of

“Brian!”

me say it twice!” His voice dropped lower, matching the severity of his statement. The scolding tone made Selina freeze before her grip slowly slackened. Her tear-filled eyes pleaded

expression, Brian undid the top two

journeyed on, the air inside it seemingly

reached Debora’s

open

scrambled out, rapidly spewing out an apology. “I’m

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