Chapter 1212

As they stared out the window for a while, the sound of the wind rustling the leaves filled the quiet night. Reuben averted his gaze and recalled the times he used to stay with Selena and watch the stars and moon. "Are you thinking about your parents?" he asked. At that question, Selena's eyes turned red, and she replied, "Yeah." She was thinking about her parents, but her mind had mostly been on Reuben. Seeing her eyes well up, Reuben felt his heart tighten. Her sad eyes reminded him so much of the little girl she'd once been. Without thinking, he raised his hand and gently stroked her face. That small touch was all it took to break the fragile dam holding back Selena's emotions. Tears suddenly streamed down her face. She couldn't explain why she was crying. Was it because she missed her parents, or was it because of the growing distance between her and Reuben over the past two years? Seeing her in tears, Reuben panicked and hastily wiped her tears away. "Why are you crying?