After several years of companionship, Colin knew my ostrich-like tendencies all too well. He must have devised his own unique set of strategies to deal with them.This direct action of pulling me out of my nest was one of the simplest yet most effective among them."Yes, I like them." I took the flowers and buried my face in them. I took a deep inhale of the delicate natural fragrance as I felt my face flush.I was being pursued. There was nothing to be ashamed of, so why was I acting like this?It seemed that I was indeed that helpless.When Colin was distant, I felt a profound sadness.When he was near, I dared not face him.I knew I was totally screwed.Colin cheerfully suggested with his eyes twinkling like stars, "Let's go to your favorite ravioli shop."Ignoring my struggles and oblivious to the onlookers, he firmly took my hand. He led me to the passenger seat of his car, and I got in. I kept my head down all the while, too embarrassed to look at the onlookers or at h
My mood was inexplicably affected, and even the delicious ravioli lost their original taste.Colin had always been wise and sensitive. He quickly noticed my discomfort and asked me what was wrong.I didn't want to ask, but learning from the adverse consequences of my previous baseless speculations, I decided to tell him the truth.Unexpectedly, he didn't say anything after hearing my words.With a sparkle in his deep eyes, he joyfully grabbed my hand and took a close-up shot with his phone. Then, he found a rose background frame and added the freshly taken photo. Colin then showed me his phone. He suggested I take a look with raised eyebrows. With just one glance, my face turned red again.The two photos were almost identical. It turned out that those were actually Colin's and my hands. That meant I had been competing with myself all along.I couldn't even recognize my own hand, which was truly embarrassing."Why would you post such a misleading photo?" I grumbled a bit.Even
This morning's incident was like a pebble that shattered the calm of the pond. It left me disoriented throughout the morning class. I aimlessly followed the crowd out of the classroom afterward.I never imagined that just having breakfast would stir up such a commotion, making the whole school aware of my and Colin's relationship.If we were to escalate to an actual romantic relationship, it would just blow the roof off the school.Along the way, I was subjected to curious stares. A freshman even stood on a flower bed and shouted over the crowd to me, "Luna, you're an inspiration to all the women in school. You have to secure the heartthrob and be happy!"The whole school was abuzz with the rumor. Faced with such well-meaning blessings, all I could do was nod in deep gratitude.After finally escaping the fangirls and fanboys, I saw Felix coming toward me.He was alone, dressed in a simple tracksuit, looking tall and lean. He was approaching me slowly.My heart started throbbing,
Felix White, the youth I once loved, had vanished from this world—never to be found again."You're wrong. Whether I choose Colin or whoever else, it has nothing to do with you. The page between you and me has been turned long ago. Besides, we never actually got together. And that's something I believe you're well aware of, so there's no need for me to remind you."As for whether Colin is suitable for me, that's for me and him to decide—not you."I spoke indifferently, my tone as calm as my demeanor. I didn't intend to hurt or retaliate against anyone. I was just stating the truth.However, Felix became anxious."Lulu, please be rational. How could a person like Collin, who's arrogant and looks down on others, genuinely like you? If I had known you'd choose Colin, I wouldn't have called Matthew that day."Yes, Felix was the one who called Matthew on the day Mrs. Loxley made a scene.Felix was a talented person, but he was a little shameless.His behavior was inconsistent. He was
"How could it not be love? Lulu, stop deceiving yourself. No matter how I treated you, whether I was ignoring you or scolding you, you'd always smile and listen to me. I know you have a special spot for me deep in your heart."Even when I got a tiny cut on my finger, you would cry your eyes out. How could you say that deep feeling isn't love?"Lulu, you love me. You really do. Have you forgotten? I've read your diaries, all of them. They were all about me. You said I was your life, your everything, and that you had to marry me. Did all those words you wrote mean nothing now?"Lulu, do they really mean nothing?"I stepped back in shock, my heart sinking."So you know everything, Felix. You knew, yet you still humiliated me! You belittled me and treated me like a dog in front of so many people. You were so cold. "It was you who killed all the feelings I had for you. It was also you who pushed me further away time and again. What right do you have to blame me now?"Fine. You said
"I won't deny it. After all, I once truly invested my feelings in you. But even the deepest love will come to an end. Felix, if you consider the affection I had for you in our youth as love, then I'm telling you now that I don't love you anymore. "I haven't loved you for a long time. My feelings for you have been battered to shreds, worn away by time. I don't love you. Felix White, listen to me, Luna Lawson no longer loves you.""It's been 18 years. How could you say you don't love me just like that? Luna, do you love him? Do you dare to swear by the heavens that you love him?""I swear that I love Colin White, and I'm willing to be with him for the rest of my life, through thick and thin without wavering. As long as he still wants me, I'll never leave nor forsake him."Actually, I hadn't sorted out my feelings for Colin. But at this moment, Felix's actions had led me to a further understanding of my feelings for Colin.Perhaps falling in love with Colin wasn't that difficult.C
"I don't believe it. You must be lying to me. He couldn't have done so much for you. It's impossible! You're lying, you're all lying to me." Felix staggered, his frail body shivering in the wind as if he would fall at any moment.I didn't want to believe it, but his eyes were filled with profound pain.Such pain couldn't be faked.Suddenly, I wanted to believe that he really liked me.Unfortunately, his affection came far too late."Felix, there was never anything between us. Now, you have Lilac, and you've promised to be with her. Focus your thoughts on her; don't waste them on someone irrelevant like me."Felix, for the sake of our childhood years, let me remind you one last time. We'll never be able to return to the past, so cherish the present."We had attracted quite a crowd of onlookers watching from a distance. I didn't want to become the center of gossip again, so I turned to leave quickly.I didn't know what Felix's expression was. I only heard his cries behind me. "Lu
No, I couldn't agree to Felix's proposal.Lilac was indeed not good enough, but that wasn't a reason for me to hurt her. Felix was her man now. I couldn't be the one who wrecked other people's relationships.I needed to think carefully and figure out my true feelings.Before that, I couldn't casually make my choice between Felix and Colin. Especially with Colin. If I chose him, I had to love him wholeheartedly and consider him the love of my life. He couldn't be a tool to fend off Felix. I had to leave this place and get away from Felix.I needed to think carefully and make the right decision.The 18-year-old Luna Lawson could be capricious, but the 22-year-old Luna Lawson was already an adult. I had to be responsible for every choice I made.Wiping away my tears, I turned and strode away. Unexpectedly, I found myself in a firm yet warm embrace. The man was holding me tightly. His proud head was nestled in the crook of my neck. His warm breath and clean scent of pine calmed