Chapter 41. Lonely and Longing You

In the corner of the room, close to the edge of the window, Selena sat in solitude as she was enveloped in an invisible fog that felt so real. Selena looked up at the sky, which was so clear, contrary to her current condition. It felt so strange that Cedric hadn't come home for three days.

Various questions arose in her mind. Since when had she missed the man sleeping with her lately? Since when did Selena recognize the feelings that craved Cedric's presence? Hadn't she always whined about wanting to escape the man's life?

"Hmm, it's complicated," Selena muttered as she lifted her legs onto the chair; she propped her chin on her knees while her hands were busy fingering the textured upholstery of the chair.

Selena tried to unravel her attitude all this time, and only then did she realize she was trapped in an elusive inner conflict. Selena was always resistant to everything Cedric did to her, and she always thought he was rude and selfish. However, underneath her ha