Selina recalled how Zane's actions made her feel unworthy of his love, constantly questioning her self-worth and whether she deserved such treatment, despite fleeing the Cortez home where she faced relentless mistreatment.
She had envisioned a peaceful and loving home with him, a refuge from the cruel world. Instead, he treated her with merciless cruelty, surpassing that of a stranger. She distinctly remembered never wronging Zane or his family.
Gazing at Augustus with tearful eyes, Selina's voice trembled with emotion, though sounded firm. "If I'm guilty of a sin, I can forgive him for treating me unfairly. But I'll never forgive him for my father's death and the harm he caused Aiden and me."
"Right. Attempting to kill you and Aiden is an unforgivable sin," Augustus said, his gaze drifting away as he sat down.
