Chapter 85

Selena was quiet for a long time, and I didn't feel like starting a conversation as well. I just helped her blow dry her hair so we could go to bed early. As I unplugged the hair dryer and set it aside, Selena caught the corner of my shirt. With a hurt look, she asked, "Hud, if we break up, will you find someone else?" Overcome with embarrassment, I struggled to confess to Selena that I was in a relationship. Instead, I averted my gaze and replied vaguely, "I... I don't know." After I placed the hair dryer back, she remained seated on my bed. "Selena, it's getting late. You really should head back to your room and get some rest." I approached her, hoping to persuade her to leave, but she refused. Selena sat on the bed, hugging her legs. "Hud, I'm really scared. Can you stay here with me? I swear I'll just sleep and won't bother you with anything else. Please, I'm terrified of being alone. Please don't leave me alone." I often felt frustrated with myself. I was in a committed rela