Gail had been the one she was closest to.
She had hoped that by showing vulnerability, Gail would soften and keep her.
Yet, ultimately, she was still to be driven away!
Tears clouded Selinaâs eyes as she clasped Gailâs hand.
âDo you truly wish to part with me? Despite my fatherâs misdeeds, I am blameless.
My mother passed early, and all these years, Iâve seen you as my mother.
Parting with you is unbearable.
â
Listening to her quivering voice, Gail felt a sting of pain.
âI do understand, and youâve always been like a daughter to me, but your father⦠He and I are not the same.
â
Selinaâs sniffles grew as her hold on Gailâs hand tightened, her appearance the very picture of vulnerability.
âLeaving here, I have no one.
The thought of leaving you guys is insufferable.
Canât you reconsider sending me away?â
Gailâs heart ached at the sight of her ashen face.
After a momentâs reflection, she gently patted Selinaâs hand.
âSelina, youâre grown now.
Marriage is the next step.
Youâd leave us one day.
How about this? Stay a bit longer.
Iâll speak with my husband about finding a decent husband for you.
â
Marriage?
So her departure was irreversible.
Selinaâs gaze fell, hiding the sorrow in her eyes.
If Rosalynn returned, her fatherâs actions would certainly become infamous.
Then, the elite would surely learn of her vicious father.
With such a history, into what sort of family could she marry?
Having known men like Brian, average men failed to catch her interest.
Selina began, yet upon witnessing Gailâs stern countenance, her intended words dissipated.
âThank you.
â
With the Moreno familyâs decision final, she realized further discussion was futile.
âRest well.
Iâll have the kitchen prepare some ginger tea for you,â