Chapter 178

Selena’s POV The talk with mom yesterday kept me awake almost all night. Her words kept ringing in my head, haunting me every time I tried to close my eyes. Lies. Secrets. There are things that burden my heart, but what’s heavier is that I had no other choice but to do it. My conscience is eating me alive and whole. “Selena, you’re finally awake!” Mom greeted me with a big smile as I descended the staircase. I was about to greet her back when I noticed a giant bouquet of flowers on the coffee table. Behind it was a man wearing a casual t-shirt and cargo shorts paired with white sneakers. My lips parted in shock. I didn’t expect him this early, and neither did I expect him to bring a giant bouquet with him. This man really loves attention, huh? Alex was standing in the middle of the living area, his eyes were locked with mine. Then I remembered what happened yesterday. Our coffee date. Elias and Rachel’s arrival. The spilled iced coffee. It was so vivid in my memory like it happened jus