Chapter 166

The evening had wrapped the city in its embrace, casting a golden hue over the historic Galata Tower. The soft hum of Istanbul’s streets filled the air, blending with the distant chatter of tourists and locals alike. A cool breeze carried the scent of freshly brewed Turkish coffee and warm pastries from a nearby café, a scent Ayleen remembered from years ago.

She sat on the bench, her hands tucked into the pockets of her coat, her gaze fixed ahead. Beside her, Selina mirrored the same posture, two women who had once been inseparable, now burdened with the weight of time, betrayal, and regrets.

A tense silence hung between them.

Then, Selina exhaled softly and broke it. “I missed you,” she admitted, her voice steady yet vulnerable.

Ayleen turned to look at her, the sincerity in her tone making her heart clench.

“From the moment you stepped out of my office, I regretted those words. I missed your presence every single day,” Selina continued, her hazel-gre