Chapter Fourty Two

Chapter Fourty-Two

Author Pov

As the days passed, Selena couldn't shake off the nagging worry that Ryan's desperation might push him to take drastic measures. The fear within her intensified with each passing moment, knowing that he held the power to expose all their secret misdeeds. Burdened by the weight of guilt and apprehension, Selena felt compelled to protect herself by planning an escape—an exile from a life tainted by deceit.

Ryan had not told her about what he witnessed some days ago. He only called to inform her that he might have found a way to help himself out, but the sound of his voice had made her feel quite uneasy.

In the quiet solitude of her bedroom, she stared out of the window, raindrops tracing melancholic paths down the glass. Her mind raced with thoughts of what Ryan might do next. She couldn't bear the thought of his actions spiraling out of control, threatening their own lives and futures.

Determined to distance herself from the situation, Selena began meticul