TimeNovelChapter 804 Selena was really fed up with the never-ending arguments and tried her best to keep things calm.
"What do you wantto say?" she asked.
"I want to hear what you truly feel," Everett replied.
Her gentle compliance did nothing to cool the fire in Everett's heart; instead, it just seemed to make it burn hotter.
The Selena he remembered was sharp and quick-witted. When she wanted to, she could charm anyone, having them wrapped around her finger, all cheerful and content.
But now, she wasn't doing any of that.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe only offered him indifference and resignation.
Even though he was back in her life, her heart was still closed off to him.
Everett was both frustrated and hurt, unable to grasp why he wasn't as appealing as he used to be.
With the alcohol clouding his senses, he didn't want to hear her empty words anymore, "Fine, if you've got nothing to say, then don't bother. Just chere!" With that, he buried his emotions and took out his frustration on her, rough and unkind. He wanted her to feel his pain.
Selena clung to the sheets beneath her, biting her lip to endure his harshness. Her eyes were vacant as she looked out into the night.
It was as if a massive shadow was pulling her into its depths, no matter how much she fought it.
Everett, lost in his own desires and anger, was too consumed to notice that something was off with Selena. It wasn't until he had spent his anger twice over that he let her go, rolling over to sleep.
Selena curled up beside him, her back turned. Tears slipped silently from her eyes, soaking into the pillow. The next morning, Selena woke up in a haze and instinctively glanced back; Everett was already gone.
Her tense heart relaxed a little.
She wasn't sure how to face him now.
After freshening up, Selena went downstairs to join Mateo and Haley for breakfast.
Ava was grumbling again about how Everett had just glanced at the kids I e leaving, treating the pla like a hotel. lacel SV While feeding Haley milk, Selena responded nonchalantly, "Let him do as he pleases." Seeing her emotionless demeanor, Ava grew more concerned.
Back when they were abroad, Selena had been like this when her depression flared up. Ava quickly advised, Ma'am, just taking meds isn't enough for your condition. You need to see a doctor! Otherwise, it could get worse!" Every tthat man showed up, it seemed to make things worse for her.
Ava was even thinking about changing the locks.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThis time, Selena didn't resist. "I know, I'll reach out to Dr. Stone." Dr. Stone had been her therapist abroad and was currently in the country for sacademic work. Selena was the rock of the family now; she couldn't afford to crumble, so she was determined to get help.
After breakfast, Holt cto pick up Selena.
Selena first dropped Mateo off at school, watching until he was safely inside before turning to Holt with instructions.
"Clear my schedule for tomorrow. I need to see the doctor." Holt looked concerned. "Miss, are you feeling unwell? Is it serious?"
Selena sighed. "I'm not physically unwell, just... my heart is. Don't worry, Ithandle it." Holt was taken aback.
She never would have imagined that Ms. Selena, who always seemed so gentle yet strong, meeting everyone
with a smile as if nothing could shake her, was struggling with emotional issues. The next day, Selena headed to the private clinic where Dr. Stone was seeing patients.
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