Mystery Bride's Revenge (Selina)

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.

time Selina had fallen apart like this, they and their fellow students were penniless, fresh out on their own struggling to make a name

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

rough

Lydia. I'm done with them. Once Tm out, I'm

and now I'm taking my life back," stated

would be lying if she said there was no bitterness. But they 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 farmily. And if they stood in her way again, they'd regret

Selina. First thing tomorrow, we get your registration sorted. Screw the Harvey family. You've got us-and we've

the damne Harvey family. I've got you all, and that's enough Selina's eyes lit up with genuine warmth as she cuddled

Selina's hair like old times back when they were kids in

Selina couldn't be more thankful. Even faced with the Harvey family's true colors, she still had

been naive, hanging on to something that wasn't really hers. But not this time-this time

night took over, S-City's downtown came alive with lights and energy. One hotspot was an underground gem, Starlight Club, known for its vibe ared exclusivity. People needed reservations and

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, they knew Starlight Club-a

BMW rolled up to Starlight Club, and

clipped them to her collared t-shirt. She was all rock-chic, with a black leather jacket, knee-high boots, black tights, and the right touch of