Chapter 8

I said nothing. I already knew who David would choose. After all, he had chosen Selene over me countless times in the past. I wondered what had happened in the past two weeks to make Selene question him. It was as if she hadn't been the one ignoring David's feelings while enjoying every bit of his devotion as though she were his girlfriend. But there was no need for me to explain anything. David would cheer her up again. Unexpectedly, David fell silent this time, which was a rare sight. For the first time, he didn't immediately go and comfort Selene. Selene was surprised as well. A crack seemed to form in the calm, superior air she always carried herself with. "I can't believe I was considering accepting you. It seems you're not serious about me at all. Fine. I hope you two live happily ever after then." Her face darkened as she turned around and ran off. The clicking of her heels sounded like a dense series of complaints. It was then that David finally regained his senses. He