Chapter 96

Jack arrived early, just as Selena had asked. He didn't want to complicate things any further. He waited quietly, hoping to catch even a glimpse of her. After a while, the college bus pulled in, and Selena stepped out. The moment Jack saw her, a small smile tugged at his lips, and he rushed toward her. But Selena barely spared him a glance before looking away and walking straight past him toward the classroom. His heart sank. How did things get this bad so quickly? “Selena, wait!” he called out, quickening his pace. She didn’t stop. “Selena, what is this?” Jack asked, finally reaching her and gently grabbing her hand. “Am I really that awful to you now—that you won’t even talk to me for a second?” Selena looked at him, her face cold and unreadable. “Jack, let go of my hand,” she said flatly. Her words struck deeper than Jack expected. The distance in her eyes, the indifference in her voice—it was like she had become a completely different person overnight. All the things he had wanted