Chapter 168

Colin soothed me patiently for a long time. Each word he said brought me comfort. He cheered me up, making me go from crying to laughing. I no longer dwelled on the previous night's events.

"Colin, did you receive the birthday gift I sent you?" I asked.

"Yes, I called you as soon as I received it. Did you make this by hand? It's beautiful. I really like it."

Colin's voice was deep and slightly hoarse. His eyes sparkled as if two lamps were burning within.

"Yes, I made two. Yours is dark blue, and mine is light blue. Did you see the two little figures? The taller one is you and the shorter one is me."

"So, I guessed right. You've been a little rascal since you were young. Remember when you wanted to catch dragonflies and asked Aunt Harper? She was busy, so I took you out.

"Right, I was the one who put on your coat and tied your hair into little braids. But it was my first time doing a girl's hair, so it didn't turn out very pretty."

"Colin, you remember it so well, and I rememb