Selena’s POV
My chest felt empty, like someone reached inside and tore my heart out. He was giving up and letting me walk away.
The harsh truth finally broke through my walls. I was so focused on my own pain, my own fears, and my new family that I forgot about the man who loved me.
I forgot that he was hurting too.
I couldn't let it end like this. I couldn't let him walk out of my life while we were both so angry and broken.
"No," I whispered.
The moment I put my weight on my legs, a blinding, sharp pain shot through my ribs. I gasped loudly, grabbing my side. The pain was unbearable, but I pushed through it.
forced myself to stand up and grabbed the stand holding my IV bag and used it to keep my balance.
I limped toward the door, dragging the stand stand with me. Every step was a
