Selina left early in the morning and finally reached Miller Bay by evening.Hearing she was coming back, the village chief and some familiar villagers welcomed her at the village entrance.The cars drove into the village, stopping in the open space in front of the village chief's house.Selina's fam
It wasn't that she was stingy or unwilling to help the villagers.When her foster father had tried to marry her off to an older widower from the next village, she had attempted to run away, only to be caught and brought back by the villagers.It was impossible not to feel some resentment.But she al
A narrow, open-air barbecue joint with greasy, glaring tables and chairs filled the air with the smell of cumin mixed with alcohol, and the rough cursing and lip-smacking sounds of the diners nearby. Nestor, dressed in a white shirt and black pants, sat across from her, his golden mask reflecting t
The man’s greedy eyes roved over Selina’s body. She was wearing a simple white jumpsuit that only exposed her arms, but even that was enough for the man’s mind to wander.“Why don’t you have a few drinks with us, and maybe buy us a round too,” the man said, licking his lips and swallowing, barely ab
The next second, a dull sound echoed through the air.The man had driven the iron skewer directly into Nestor’s side. Selina felt Nestor’s body stiffen as his hand pressed against the back of her head, urging her to bury her face in his chest. With his other hand, he casually swatted away the attack
When she pulled her hand back, it was covered in blood.Nestor hadn’t expected Selina to use such a trick, and before he could stop her, she had already uncovered the evidence of his injury. He thought she might say something, but instead, she remained silent, turning away and heading upstairs with
This was Nestor's first time seeing Selina throw a tantrum. She was full of energy, vibrant and alive.Nestor didn't say a word, obediently walking to the bed and lying down on her coat, just as she'd told him. Selina had slept on this bed earlier; her faint scent still lingered. A citrusy fragr
Remembering how Nestor had protected her last night, she actually felt angry—at him for not taking care of himself, and at herself for putting him in danger.After a complex three-second stare, Selina stood up. Her legs, numb from lying down, felt like ants were biting them. She stumbled, falling