Chapter 238

Elias’s POV I stared at the closed door in front of me, my hands inside the pocket of my pants as the silence of the hallway rang loudly in my ear. When I realized my feelings for Selena, the only thing I thought about was to be honest with her because I was never honest to myself when I agreed to get engaged with Rachel. When our families set us up together, I agreed not because I wanted to, but because I didn’t want to disappoint my family. Over the years, I taught myself to appreciate her and love her. I stayed by her side, spent time with her with the thought of learning to love her, I did. But my love for her was too shallow that it slowly vanished when I met Selena. So, when I realized I have feelings for this brave and yet fragile woman, I did not hesitate to acknowledge it. I watched her from afar. I stole glances. I dreamed of holding her close. All while she’s holding another man. It was terrifying to think that I’d grow old without her by my side. I was never this selfish be