In a twist that no one saw coming, sources close to Selena Gomez have revealed that the pop star is experiencing a wave of regret and emotional turmoil following Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber’s newborn announcement. Just hours after the internet exploded with photos of the couple holding their baby girl for the first time, Selena—who has remained mostly quiet in recent years about her past with Justin—allegedly had an emotional reaction that has left her inner circle deeply concerned.

Insiders say Selena was in the middle of rehearsals for a project in Los Angeles when the baby announcement hit social media. According to a production staffer who spoke under condition of anonymity, “She stopped everything. Her phone started blowing up. She looked at the screen, went pale, and then asked to step out. No one saw her for nearly an hour.”

What happened during that time has become the center of intense speculation. According to one of her closest friends, Selena “completely broke down.” The source continued, “She’s always known this day might come, but seeing it, seeing him with a child, it felt like a door closed that she never truly wanted to admit was open.”

For years, fans speculated that Selena and Justin’s love story was one of the great romances of modern pop culture. From their red carpet appearances to their on-again, off-again status that defined the 2010s, the two seemed destined to either make it or destroy each other trying. And now, with Justin officially a father, those hopes have been sealed shut—and for Selena, the emotional fallout appears to be more profound than anyone expected.

“She’s questioning everything,” the friend said. “Her past choices, her decision to walk away, the sacrifices she made for her career and mental health—she’s wondering if she gave up too much.”

The most shocking moment, however, came later that night. According to sources, Selena confided in her long-time assistant during a late-night call, admitting something she’s allegedly never said out loud before. “I thought he’d come back. I really did,” she said. “I thought there’d be a moment, some future where we were older and wiser, and it would all work out.”

Selena also reportedly acknowledged a deep and lingering sense of guilt. “She told us she pushed him away when she couldn’t handle the pressure, and that part of her always assumed he’d wait,” said a person within her circle. “Now that he’s a father, that illusion is gone. And it’s hitting her harder than she thought it would.”

Fans quickly picked up on Selena’s strange social media activity following the baby news. Just hours after the Biebers shared their daughter’s name and a series of tender family photos, Selena posted a cryptic message on her Instagram story: a black screen with the words, “Some chapters aren’t meant to be rewritten, no matter how badly you want to.” The story was deleted within minutes, but not before screenshots went viral.

Comment sections flooded with speculation:
“Is she talking about Justin?”
“Selena deserves closure.”
“She’s not okay, you can tell.”

Hailey Bieber, meanwhile, has remained silent on the situation, though insiders say she’s aware of Selena’s reaction. “She’s focused on her daughter,” said a source close to the couple. “But this isn’t the first time Selena’s emotional reaction has cast a shadow over a major moment in their life together.”

As for Justin, he hasn’t commented on his ex’s rumored breakdown. But sources claim he was “visibly emotional” while holding his newborn and later told a friend, “She made me who I am. I’ll never forget her, but this is my life now.”

In the world of celebrity drama, few stories carry the emotional weight and public fascination of Justin and Selena. And though the final chapter of their relationship may have been written in silence, the echoes of what could have been seem to linger—not just for fans, but for Selena Gomez herself, who now faces the harsh reality of watching a life she once dreamed of unfold without her in it.