The last gathering ended terribly, so Matthew's friends invited us again to make amends.They were friends of Matthew who grew up together, and I did not want to make things difficult for them.Matthew also knew that what he did was excessive at that time. After asking my opinion, he accepted their invitation.To be honest, I didn't want to go. I felt like something was blocking me from those people.I couldn't integrate into their world at all. But Matthew had begged me softly. I couldn't bear to refuse him.When I was almost done eating, I went out for a walk. But I overheard some of his friends mentioning me when I returned."Matt, have you decided to be with her?""I made my decision long ago. I won't change it in this life.""How can a woman from a normal family pass your family's standards?"Matthew was silent for a while and then said firmly, "I'll overcome this hurdle with her. At most, I'll give up everything. Anyway, the Loxley family doesn't lack an inheritor.""Do
When I looked around, I saw Felix and Lilac trying to stop a taxi in front.It was still early. There were very few taxis passing by the college gate.They tried to hail one for a while, but no taxi stopped for them. Lilac was so anxious that her face had turned pale and she was stamping her feet.That was normal. The plane wouldn't wait for anyone."Ms. Lawson, Mr. Matthew asked me to pick you up. Please get in the car. I'll take you to the airport."I put my backpack away, wanting to get in the car and leave. But those two people were standing on the roadside and looking at me eagerly, which aroused my pity.There was only one flight a day. If they missed it, they had to wait until tomorrow. They would waste their day in vain."Felix, get in the car."Lilac came over happily carrying her luggage, obviously wanting to please me.Felix was silent for a while before coming over.In the face of reality, he had to accept my offer no matter how arrogant he was.As soon as Lilac
"What are you doing? Come up!" Colin urged me.I stared at the seat where Lilac had just sat, crossed my arms, and refused to get in the car.Looking at me for a while, he turned his head to snicker. His teasing look made me blush.So what if he laughed at me? I wouldn't get in!Colin had no choice but to get out of the car helplessly. He took the passenger seat cushion outside, shook it vigorously, and put it back again. Then, he opened the trunk to take out a clean blue blanket. After folding it, he placed it on the seat cushion.He reached a hand toward me gentlemanly. "Miss, please get in the car."Although I wanted to pretend to be indifferent, his actions still made me smile. I took a step forward while still pretending to refuse him. "Colin, I can just go back by myself. We're not on the same route."During the winter vacation of my senior year, my family finally moved to a new place. The Lawsons and the Whites officially ended their two decades of living next door to eac
"Thank you for the compliment."As we were meeting again after a long time, we chatted pleasantly. When Felix arrived at the door, his hair was disheveled. He carried an oversized travel bag on his shoulders. He pushed the large suitcase in one hand and carried a big bag in the other.On the contrary, Lilac followed delicately, only carrying a small bag containing bread.In my impression, Felix had always been clean and cool. But now, he looked like a refugee fleeing famine.Seeing him carrying a heavy load and greeting my parents, I tried to hold back my laughter several times.Aunt Mel's smile faded a lot when she saw Lilac. She only responded politely to Lilac's greetings without further communication.Even though Lilac was in such an awkward situation, she still bit her lip and persisted.If it were me, I would have left long ago knowing that the host didn't welcome me. I didn't want to feel ashamed by staying. As if Lilac was unbothered, she refused to leave. That was pre
Mom meaningfully smiled while looking at Colin and me. She then took the chicken from the refrigerator, wanting to prepare it.Colin was quick to prepare the sauce. The four of us sat together and started the barbecue.While we were enjoying the meal, I went to open the door when Felix knocked on it.My house had an open living room and kitchen, and the dining room was diagonally opposite the door. In other words, everyone could fully see the whole dining room while standing at the door of my house.Felix was here to ask Colin to go back for lunch. Lilac was in his arms, looking into the dining room with a greedy look."What's the matter?" I felt annoyed, not wanting to talk much to them."Luna, we're here to look for Colin. Our meal is ready. Why isn't he coming back?"She had seen the scene herself, but she still asked a nonsensical question. I bet she either had an eye problem or was daydreaming.After she said that, Felix didn't wait for my answer and wanted to rush into my
"Why openly and not secretly?" Colin leaned on the sink, facing my teasing calmly."Since the medieval era, it hasn't been appropriate for men and women to be too close to one another. If you enter my room secretly, it may affect your reputation. But if we meet openly, you can protect your reputation. It's my best offer."Colin turned his head, laughing so hard that his shoulders shook. He then turned and pushed me out. "Let's go. To protect myself, I'll go to your room openly."I had rarely seen him since I became an adult, and his opportunities to come to my room were even rarer."Nothing has changed. I didn't expect you to keep your things long-term."Colin sat at my study table, picking up a book to read."Of course, I..."Before I finished speaking, my phone rang. Matthew was giving me a video call.I looked at Colin guiltily, not knowing whether I should answer the call.His expression changed, and he signaled me. "Be polite. Pick it up."I immediately clicked the answe
"Am I not a man?" Colin was a little dissatisfied and aggrieved.What did he mean by that?I looked at him blankly. I was still young. I didn't mean my age. I meant that I was protected too well by my parents and Colin, so my mental age was young. I hadn't learned to think independently about many things.After listening to Colin's words, I pondered. Based on his strong physique and my knowledge of gender, I could be sure he was male. Why did he ask such nonsense?"Matthew's family is very unusual. His education and growing environment since childhood are beyond your imagination. Lulu, I've never cared about the difference in family background. "But if you marry into the Loxley family, you'll suffer. Society has classes. If you marry into a family with a higher social class, your future life won't be good."I had thought before about what Colin just said.My family's conditions were good for ordinary people. My parents had a good income, and I was their only daughter. I was b
It was rare for my former class monitor to be back in the city. He asked all former classmates in Southsville to gather at noon.Colin sent Felix and me to the restaurant. He reminded us to call him when the gathering ended.The gathering between former classmates should be pure and happy, with everyone giving life updates and recounting our friendship back then. But a few of them were arrogant. They constantly flaunted how outstanding they were and how much money they made, turning the friendship into a competition.I wouldn't have come if I had known the gathering would become like this. During a toast, I found a moment to leave the private room and stay on the terrace.This restaurant was the same one as on the day Felix brought Lilac home for the first time. After a few years, the decoration style of the restaurant had changed. I wouldn't have recognized this place if the restaurant's name had also changed.I was still Luna, and he was still Felix. But the changes of time