CHAPTER 32
The morning passed in near silence.
Damien stood in front of Selene’s door, freshly dressed for work. His hand hovered, uncertain, before finally knocking.
"Selene?" His voice was gentle.
Silence.
He waited. A soft sigh escaped him, then the faint creak of his shoes as he turned and walked away.
Inside, Selene remained curled on the bed, eyes open, unmoving. She heard his knock. She just couldn't bring herself to answer.
Once his footsteps faded, she rose quietly, locked the door again, and leaned against it.
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Selene spent the day drifting like a ghost through the house. She no longer sat at the dining table when meals were served. She waited until the hall was empty, then quickly grabbed something and retreated back to her room.
Cherry noticed.
In the hallway that
