Selene left Houston in the afternoon. Clint had some work to do that day. She sent him a message, “I’m heading back to my hometown for a few days. Wanna come with me?”

“Can’t. A lot of work this week. I’ll go with you next time.” Was the reply she received later.

Selene curled her lip when she read the message.

Back when they used to be married, Clint had avoided meeting her parents, and Selene didn’t like that one bit. But now that they had managed to create a happier and, in her eyes, better relationship, she chose to let him off this time.

Just let it be, she...