Chapter 915 Selena took the tissue, wiped away her tears, and took a deep breath to steady herself before heading out.
She had just stepped out of the conference room when Alex cover. Seeing Selena's tear-streaked face, Alex let out a soft sigh.
"Hey, can we chat for a sec?" Alex asked gently.
Selena paused, then nodded.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThey found a quiet corner in the coffee shop downstairs. Selena was absentmindedly stirring her coffee, lost in thought.
Seeing her so downcast, Alex spoke up. "Don't be too hard on Mr. Everett. Do you know what he was doing when the police took him away?" Selena looked up, curious.
"He was picking out a ring for you," Alex revealed.
"He realized he never gave you a proper proposal or wedding. Now that you're planning a future together, he wants to make up for lost time," Alex continued. "He even asked for my help. He was so particular, going through the catalog. Even with all those fancy rings, nothing seemed good enough because he wanted the best for you." "I've seen how far you both have come. It's been a tough journey. Maybe you have your reasons, and Mr. Everett has made mistakes, but if you're starting fresh, shouldn't the past be left in the past?" "If you keep holding onto yesterday, how can you ever walk into tomorrow together?" Selena's eyelashes fluttered, absorbing Alex's words.
The thought of Everett picking out a ring and planning to propose was a surprise to her. She never imagined that after his heart transplant, he would be so sure about their relationship.
Once he made up his mind, he acted on it. That was something she hadn't anticipated.
Maybe Alex was right. Since his surgery, Everett was all about the future, while she was still stuck in the past, held back by her depression.
They needed to let go of the past to move forward together. Otherwise, they'd never be in sync.
"I'm just an outsider, so I can't weigh in on your relationship, but I've watched you two go through so much. Ireally hope you find happiness together," Alex saineet leave. e supportive smile, then got upto Selena sat there for a long time, staring at her untouched coffee until it went cold.
Holt walked over. "Ms. Selena, shall we head back to the office?" Selena shook her head, a newfound courage sparking in her eyes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I'm going to find Everett and apologize," she declared.
Even though she didn't regret her actions, she knew they had hurt om Everett and she owed him an apology. If he could forgive her, she was ready to work through her feelings and start fresh with him. Holt grinned. "That's the way! You're fearless in everything else, so why not in love? Go on. I'll be here waiting for the good news."
Selena practically sprinted to the elevator, watching the numbers light up as she ascended Her heart raced like a teenager falling in love for the first tas she reached the CEO's office door.
The door was slightly open. She paused, took a deep breath, andm tidied her hair and clothes. Despite the nerves, she felt like a young girl experiencing love anew. Composed, she gently pushed the door open.
Before she stepped inside, she caught Everett's voice on the phone.
"Alright, Mom, you handle the details. I'll be there tonight."