Hearing this, the image of Clint suddenly appeared in Selene’s mind. But she quickly reminded herself to accept reality. She looked at Austin with a half-smile. “What kind of guy do you think would be my ‘Mr. Right’?”

“Someone like me.” Austin grinned.

Selene massaged her chin and looked thoughtful. “Yes. Maybe.”

“Wait. Are you serious?” Austin laughed.

“Serious? What about you? Are you being serious?” Selene retorted and rolled her eyes.

Now Selene felt much more relaxed in Austin’s company. Life’s not easy. Everyone goes through difficulties. We should just accept it and move on. Selene thought.

Selene’s self-soothing did little to her foul mood the next day when...