With a humble demeanor, she bowed her head.

Both Gail and Brendan comprehended her unspoken sentiments and chose to remain silent.

Kyson's eyes betrayed a hint of redness.

“Why are you leaving, Selina?"

Meeting his gaze, she advised, "Kyson, take care when playing basketball. Avoid hurting yourself. I don't want to be worrying about you."

Kyson's eyes welled up further at her words.

“Where are you headed?" he inquired.

“I'll stay in a hotel for now."

Locking eyes with Kyson, she reassured him, “Don't be disheartened.

If you still consider me your sister, I'll come back to visit."

“Of course, you're always a sister to me. It will never change,"

Kyson affirmed hastily.

His sincerity touched her, though she kept her inner sneer concealed.

Extending her arms, she embraced him.

“Thank you, Kyson."

He hesitated to respond, deciding against words.

Selina disengaged from the embrace, wiped away her tears and bowed to Gail and Brendan.

"Once again, thank you for all these years."

Recognizing Selina's resolve, Brendan and Gail refrained from urging her to remain.

Selina glanced at Rosalynn, whose face bore no emotion, and mustered an apologetic smile.