Chapter 24

The golden liquid shimmered under the light, catching a gleam of silver-white as Selena lifted her glass with practiced grace and took a small sip. "So, what's the deal? You don't talk or something? Mute?" Selena's voice was calm, but the sarcasm laced her smile. "They know I have a short fuse, and they still send someone who can't even speak to meet me?" "Rose..." Emma stared at her, stunned. She never thought she'd see her again in this life. Selena froze, slowly putting down her glass. Her gaze locked onto Emma's face as if trying to confirm something. "Emma?" The moment the words left her mouth, Emma's tears came rushing down. Selena's eyes were already red, and before they knew it, the two were wrapped in a tight embrace after six long years. "Emma, this is unbelievable! I can't believe I found you again!" Selena's voice trembled with excitement as she held Emma close. Seeing her best friend again after all these years, Emma completely lost control of her emotions and sobbed into