Remarried After I Secretly Divorced the CEO novel Chapter 218

**When the Stars Forgot to Return My Wishes 218**
**Chapter 518**

Inside the bustling police station, the atmosphere was thick with tension as Selena and Autumn stood before the officers, who delivered a lecture that was as stern as it was unyielding. The weight of their situation pressed heavily upon them, and the officers’ words felt like a relentless tide crashing against the shores of their patience.

Selena’s brow furrowed in worry. “My family is all on vacation… is there really no way I can just sign my own bail form?” The desperation in her voice was palpable, echoing her sense of isolation.

Autumn had been fortunate; Derek had already come to her aid, securing her release without delay. The officers, recognizing that both girls had played a part in their predicament, had chosen not to complicate matters further. But Selena’s predicament was different. The realization struck her like a cold wave: her parents and brother were off enjoying their holiday, leaving her utterly alone in this moment of crisis.

And as fate would have it, her only confidante, Autumn, was right there with her, sharing in this misadventure.

What a delightful twist of fate, she thought bitterly.

No one to call for help.

What a dismal reflection of her life.

The officer, maintaining an air of professionalism, replied, “No. Someone must come to sign for you. How you arrange that is entirely up to you.” His words felt like a final verdict, sealing her fate in this unwanted situation.

Selena bit her lip, her mind racing. She turned to Autumn, her eyes pleading for a solution. “Autumn, what do we do? Maybe… maybe we should call Mr. Sinclair?” The thought of reaching out to him filled her with both hope and dread.

With a swift motion, Autumn sent a message, and almost immediately, her expression brightened. “He said to wait here. He’ll be right over,” she announced, her relief evident.

Selena felt a wave of gratitude wash over her but quickly followed it with anxiety. She couldn’t bring herself to call Keith for help. The mere thought of him discovering her trouble at the station sent shivers down her spine. The consequences of that revelation would be catastrophic, and she could already envision the disappointment in his eyes.

So, she made a quick decision and reached out to someone else. Anyone they knew could come to their rescue—problem solved.

Ten minutes dragged on like an eternity before Zack appeared in the lobby, dressed in a crisp white suit that accentuated his anxious demeanor.

The moment Selena laid eyes on him, her heart sank. She instinctively tugged at Autumn’s sleeve, her voice barely above a whisper. “I told you to call Mr. Sinclair… why did you call your cousin?” The thought of Zack witnessing her in this predicament filled her with dread.

His casual mention of Nina’s name, laced with warmth, made Selena’s stomach churn.

After a moment of internal debate, she still couldn’t bring herself to join them. The air inside the car felt stifling, heavy with unspoken emotions, and she feared her true feelings would betray her.

Then Nina turned her gaze upon her, an eyebrow arched in curiosity. “Why are you backing out the moment you see me? Did you do something you don’t want me to know about?” Her tone was teasing, but there was an underlying edge that made Selena bristle.

“Think whatever you want.” Selena snapped, shutting the door with a decisive thud, refusing to engage further.

She turned back to Zack, her voice steady but laced with regret. “Sorry, Zack. I just remembered that a friend is coming to pick me up. You go ahead.”

The thought of being confined in the same space as Nina was unbearable, especially knowing exactly what kind of person she was.

In quieter moments, Selena had often wondered if Zack would ever regret his choice of Nina, if he ever truly understood who she was beneath the surface. But when she heard that he had already introduced Nina to his family, that flicker of hope extinguished, leaving her with a sense of resignation.