Chapter 1112

Reuben knew deep down that no matter what, a relationship between him and Selena would never be supported. He had never entertained such thoughts. Selena cried quietly behind the door for what felt like hours. The next day, she fell ill. It seemed she'd caught a cold and come down with a fever. Ramona blamed Reuben, saying it was his fault for not looking after Selena and allowing her to drink. But Selena, as always, stood up for him, insisting that it had nothing to do with him. During her sickness, Reuben came home regularly to check on her. But once she recovered, he made the decision to move out of the house. He was afraid that staying would only fuel her fantasies, and he needed to put a stop to them. With Reuben gone, Selena sank into a deep melancholy for the rest of the summer. She helped out Naomi at work, trying to learn from her, but despite putting on a cheerful front, she couldn't shake the sadness inside. All she could think about was how she couldn't wait for Septe