A Love by Chance novel

---- Chapter 16 It was clear that the Sorenson family's legacy in Galenport remained unshaken. Even after a five-year period during which he was considered "missing ," Herman remained a figure of considerable influence. He adeptly managed the throngs of attendees who sought his attention at the reception banquet. Selena, feeling a bit stifled midway through the banquet, stepped onto the terrace to get some air. Herman gently draped his coat over her shoulders and said, "You must be tired.

Can you wait for me on the terrace for five minutes? I'll quickly say my goodbyes to Mr. Yates, and then I'll take you home. She had never been fond of such gatherings, yet Selena instinctively shook her head and said, "It's alright. I can just stay here until the banquet is over- Herman immediately cut her off, saying, "You'll never have to make concessions for others when you're with me, Sellie." Selena was momentarily taken aback.

Having spent the last five years with Edmund, she had learned to neglect her own desires, choosing instead to proactively gratify and appease those around her. She had even forgotten what it felt like to live for herself. ---- Upon looking into Herman's profound gaze, Selena smiled slightly before glancing at the time and saying, ''Alright then. I'll give you five minutes.

I won't wait any longer than that." Herman, with a playful glint in his eyes, exclaimed, " Your wish is my command!" In the distance , neon signs pulsed, casting a vibrant light across Galenport's nightscape. Selena, for once, experienced a profound sense of tranquility. She barely had time to react to the sound behind her before she found herself enveloped in a firm, familiar embrace. "T knew you'd be alright , Selena. I have realized my mistakes now.

Please come back to Syldoria with me, Selena. I swear I'll make it up to you!" Edmund's voice was trembling as he wrapped his arms around her waist. Selena forcefully pushed him away and asked, "What are you doing here?" Edmund couldn't help but notice the wariness in her gaze. His heart, once filled with affection , now only held deep sorrow. His voice was strained as he said, "I came here to take you home, Selena. If you come back with me, I'll forget everything that's happened in the past.

You know, we can start over, and I'll take you ---- wherever you want to go." Throughout the flight to Galenport, Edmund was consumed by a torrent of thoughts. He yearned to confront Selena, to demand why she had so callously betrayed his affections, only to disappear as if he meant nothing to her. Yet, upon seeing Selena, he only had one thought in mind -if she agreed to come home with him, he would pardon all her past deceits and withheld truths.

Selena, however, quickly shattered his illusions, saying, "Didn't you see the divorce papers I left behind , Edmund ? You and I are no longer husband and wife! I'm at where I belong now, and I have no intention of leaving this place with you. Oh, by the way, I'd like to extend my best wishes to you and Claire." Having said that, she turned and walked away without hesitation. Edmund had time and again placed Claire before her, causing her immense pain.

Yet, now that she had stepped aside for his beloved , instead of staying by Claire's side, he had actually traveled all this way just to bring her back. She was utterly baffled by Edmund's intentions. And now that Herman had returned, she felt no inclination to engage with Edmund any longer. Having been together for the past five years, Edmund had never seen Selena behaving so indifferently ---- toward him.

He couldn't help but think that all her past kindness was a mere act, filling him with rage and pain. He surged forward, grabbed her wrist, and bellowed, " I don't want Claire! You're my wife! I never agreed to the divorce so it means nothing to me! You were the one who pursued me in the first place. "How could you just leave me like that? And you even faked your death just to leave me! Do you know how much it hurt when I thought you had died after the jump? Have you truly never loved me at all in these past five years?" Having said that, his eyes were brimming with tears, and his voice was hoarse, as if he had endured an unbearable injustice.