A Love by Chance novel

---- Chapter 24 It was the eve of her engagement banquet with Herman when Selena received a call from the hospital employee , informing her that Edmund had regained consciousness and had requested to see her. Selena immediately agreed to his request , thinking that she had some things she needed to clarify with Edmund. Herman drove her to the hospital. He then stopped at the entrance of the ward, gave her a long, contemplative look, and said, "You should go in, Sellie.

I'll be right here waiting for you." Selena nodded in agreement, then entered the ward. Upon seeing Selena, Edmund's eyes were suddenly lit up. He then tried to sit up from his hospital bed but winced in pain as he unintentionally tugged at his wound. He inhaled sharply from the pain before saying, "You're finally here to see me, Selena." Selena immediately came forward and stopped his movement , saying , "You should just lie down.

Your injury hasn't even healed yet." Edmund had been met with nothing but indifference from Selena throughout his time in Galenport. Upon hearing Selena's concern for him, Edmund's ---- eyes welled up with tears as he said, "I know I have wronged you greatly in the past, but I truly love you, Selena. I'd even give up my life for you. If you're willing to give me a chance, I'll change for you, and I'll rectify all my shortcomings, becoming the person you want me to be.

Please give me one more chance, Selena." Selena regarded Edmund seriously, finally realizing that Edmund had lost his resemblance to Herman. It could have been the return of her true love that caused this change. "You ought to know that love has never been a one - sided affair, Edmund. I don't love you, so nothing you do will change my decision not to be with you. I'm grateful that you took the dagger for me, but that's where it ends. It's time for us to leave the past behind and move on.

I genuinely wish you all the best in the future, Edmund. I've said all I need to say, so let's not see each other again after this." "Please don't leave me, Selena. Please don't abandon me," Edmund pleaded, grabbing onto the edge of Selena's dress. He had tears streaming down his face and his voice was trembling uncontrollably.

Selena, maintaining her composure , stated flatly, " You should stop this, Edmund, lest you want to push me to the point of despising you." Upon hearing that, Edmund immediately froze. His ---- fingers, which had been grasping her clothes, tightened in a moment of reluctance before finally releasing their hold. He knew he couldn't take the chance. Even though he knew Selena didn't love him, he could not stand the thought of her hating him.

It was the first time in his life that Edmund understood how love could reduce a person to such humility. Upon walking out of the ward, Selena gazed at the serene sky beyond the window, feeling a sense of ease and calm. She then turned to the side and noticed Herman leaning against the wall. He had his head lowered in contemplation , his entire being radiating an oppressive silence. Selena walked up to him, feeling somewhat perplexed as she asked , "What's going on here, Herman?

Are you sneaking off to cry by yourself?" Upon hearing the familiar voice, Herman froze momentarily, then lifted his gaze, his eyes filled with tears. Before Selena could process the situation , Herman enveloped her in a tight embrace. It was then that she suddenly thought of something and asked, "You didn't actually think I came here to get back together with Edmund, did you?" She then stared at Herman in surprise , catching the momentary flash of vulnerability in his gaze.

She ---- couldn't help but chuckle and ask, "Do you have so little faith in yourself, Herman?" Herman remained silent, his embrace tightening around her. Selena suddenly felt a pang of sympathy. Herman had consistently prioritized her comfort over his own feelings since they got back together. She had, in her oversight, failed to acknowledge the depth of Herman's affections for her. It was clear that Edmund's persistent pursuit of her had caused him considerable distress as well.

Having realized this, Selena tiptoed and kissed him on the lips, saying, "You're the love of my life, Herman. I promise, from now on, I'll always be with you." Upon looking into the gentle gaze of his beloved, Herman finally felt at ease. He held Selena's hand tightly and said, "Yes, my love, we'll always be together."