Chapter 5

After teaming up with her fake husband, Selina found herself standing outside the city hall, feeling a little lost. Pulling out her phone, she scrolled through her contacts. With a hesitant bite of her lip, she tapped on a number.

The other line picked up quickly, and there was a warm, raspy voice laced with a hint of mischief. "Selina, what's going down? Missing me!"

"Lydia." Just hearing that voice made Selina's voice thick with emotion, her eyes brimming with tears.

"Whoa, what's up! Selina, you sound like you're about to cry. Did the Harvey family mess with you? I swear, they've got another thing coming!"

"No, Lyddia.... L.. I just really need to see you. Where are you!" said Selina

"Chill, Selina. I'm over in Sokovis. Hang tight-1 shoot you the address."

Selina made a beeline for a posh apartment in downtown Sokovis and almost crashed into a striking figure wearing Pikachu pajamas. "Selina!" They hugged each other hard.

"Lydia." It was the kind of hug that felt like home. Not a daydream. Selina couldn't keep her tears back any longer.

Selina had fallen apart like this, they and their fellow students were penniless, fresh out on their own struggling to make a name for themselves. "Come on, let's head upstairs" she said. Once they were settled

parents, their whole gang was thrilled for her. They all knew what it felt like to crave a family's love. Without their mentor's tough love, who knew where they'd be! But nobody saw coming what a train wreck the Harvey family would be-selling a big sub story

rough past, she'd be

with them. Once Tm out, I'm free. I

them everything, and now I'm

weren't worth her time. She paid a tough price in her past, anal with this second shot, she just wanted a life all her own and stayed away from the Harvey

Selina. First thing tomorrow, we get your registration sorted. Screw

that's enough Selina's eyes lit up with genuine warmth as she cuddled

the big sister, stroking Selina's hair like old times back when they were kids

be more thankful. Even faced with the Harvey family's true colors,

really hers. But not this time-this

energy. One hotspot was an underground gem, Starlight Club, known for its vibe ared exclusivity. People needed reservations and Tickets to get in, and sometimes, ticket scalpers pumped the prices sky high. This club

wasn't just about drinks, it was a music sanctuary, famous for bringing in world-class underground bands nightly. If one were tuned into the rock scene,

rolled up to Starlight Club,

black tights, and the right touch of makeup. She transformed from the girl greeting Selina in cutesy pajamas to a

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