Looking at the dark alley, my whole body just broke out in goosebumps. I hesitated at the intersection but thought that it wasn't too late. Besides, the campus had always been safe. I didn't want to scare myself and went straight over.With each step, my anxiety increased.My damned sixth sense seized hold of my unease, letting fear creep into my heart from time to time.Suddenly, I remembered that year when I stumbled upon Lilac and Shawn's affair. I was cornered by him on a dark night like this.Although Colin was right on time and came to my rescue that day, I had been particularly averse to the darkness when alone ever since then.A cold breeze swept over me, rustling the leaves and causing the branches around to sway gently. Fear swept over my senses, and every hair on my body stood on end.The ominous premonition grew stronger.I regretted taking this path.I wanted to turn back and run the way I came, but it was too late.Two men, one tall and one short, approached me w
The immense sense of shame made me tremble violently, and the impending sense of doom left my mind in chaos.I had never been so scared and desperate before!The feeling of helplessness with no one to turn to made me wish for death.The tall man's filthy hand reached up to my shirt collar, his cold fingers touching my neck. Something started to surge violently in my chest. A strong sense of nausea assaulted my tense throat.In the last second before the man's hand tore open my collar, I vomited.The half-digested food, which carried an unpleasant odor, sprayed all over the tall man's chest and arms.After a moment of shock, the man shook his right hand with disgust while cursing me under his breath. The short man pushed me to the ground and began to retch, his hands clutching his knees.Fortunately, I had eaten quite a bit for dinner. Despite feeling dirty myself, it was this undigested meal that helped me temporarily escape the clutches of the criminals.The tall man angrily t
He ran a few steps to my side and helped me up from the ground. His large hands trembled as he wiped away the blood that kept flowing from the corner of my lips. The pain in his eyes was so deep and heavy.He kept apologizing repeatedly and swiftly took off his clothes. He rolled them up to cushion them under my neck. Then, he turned around to join the fight.The two men were already retreating under Colin's furious onslaught. They were seeking an opportunity to escape.With Felix joining in, the brothers became formidable. The two men were both knocked to the ground and continued to be beaten up.They no longer had the chance to escape.I struggled to sit up and assess myself. Thankfully, my clothes were intact. Except for the injury to my tongue, everything else seemed fine.This was the second time Colin appeared when I needed him the most. He kept me safe and protected my innocence.Colin delivered a fierce kick to the taller man. It was only until the two men had completely
When we reached the hospital, Colin carried the bloodied me and rushed down the corridor. People passing by avoided us, speculating behind our backs about what had happened. They wondered how a young woman like me ended up covered in blood.Colin glared at them, his icy demeanor shutting up their mouths. They did not dare say another word.No one wanted any trouble just for some gossip.The doctor on duty in the emergency room was a man in his 30s. He asked me to open my mouth. When he saw the wound, he sucked in a cold breath. I didn't know if it was my imagination, but there was admiration in his eyes as he looked at me.He calmly tried to stop the bleeding. But when the cotton touched my wound, a sharp pain shot through my brain. I was dizzy just a moment ago, but my head suddenly cleared. The doctor said the wound was slightly deep and needed stitches. He said that I had sharp teeth and a fierce determination to have inflicted such harm upon myself.How could I tell him that
Colin started to grumble, every word sounding like a complaint. But behind each word was clearly his concern for me and his fear."When I heard you scream for help, I almost went crazy. I was worried I came too late, afraid you would be hurt because of it. God knows how angry I was seeing you covered in blood while lying there. If I had a knife, I would've killed them right then and there."Now that I thought about it, Colin was still full of suppressed anger. His gaze was so fierce it was frightening. He ground his teeth loudly.If he had a knife then, I had no doubt he would have turned those two into minced meat."It wouldn't have been worth it.""It would've. As long as it's for you, everything's worth it. Lulu, stop doubting yourself all the time. You have to know that you deserve the best of everything in the world. So, don't always choose to step back, forgive, and accommodate others. Stop sacrificing yourself."In my eyes, you'll always come first. For you, I wouldn't hes
Suddenly, my head began to hurt.If Colin hadn't come in time during the incident, I would've been completely destroyed.I had a stubborn nature. I knew I wouldn't have been able to live with the disgrace, so I could only choose death.The instigator of all this was Lilac, who was kneeling in front of my hospital bed while looking aggrieved.I didn't need to look for evidence. My intuition told me it was her, and I couldn't be wrong.No one else would do such a vicious thing, nor did anyone else have grievances with me enough to commit such an act.Seeing her appear, the hatred and anger in my heart were hot like lava. The fear of being overwhelmed during that incident and the fury from being harmed repeatedly were threatening to erupt all at once. I wished I could tear Lilac to pieces to quell the hatred in my heart.Perhaps my expression was too ferocious, so the usually bold Lilac instinctively dodged backward. She tried to grab Felix's hand, only for him to ruthlessly brus
At this point, Lilac was still trying to shirk responsibility. She did not once consider the damage her actions had caused me.How could she not understand that if those men had succeeded, I would never have been able to see the light of day again?"You're a vile and shameless person, Lilac!" I was speechless in the face of her actions.Felix took the phone, pulled her arms off of him, and played the recording.The conversation likely took place outdoors, given the sound of wind and a street vendor's distant cries. It seemed to take place in a less bustling residential area. Lilac had indeed gone to great lengths to plot against me.The recording wasn't long. It was just under ten minutes. Lilac had paid two thousand dollars for those scoundrels to bag and beat me up however they liked, as long as they didn't kill me.Those thugs were thrilled at the prospect of getting paid to beat someone up. They promised Lilac to do a thorough job.There was no mention of rape anywhere in
I felt at ease entrusting Colin with the matter.He was the person I trusted the most.Before he left that day, he arranged for a caregiver to look after me. He insisted that if I got hurt while in her care, he would make her pay. The caregiver, a woman in her 40s, was intimidated by Colin's stern warning. She was reluctant to take on the job but also didn't want to miss out on the high salary. That was why she suppressed her dissatisfaction and accepted the role.Colin was gone for almost three hours.During that time, he sent me several messages, telling me not to worry and to just wait for him. He said that he would be back soon with pumpkin soup.Indeed, he returned close to noon. Not only did he come with pumpkin soup but also a bunch of light purple daisies, which he placed beside my bed.After two days in the hospital, the doctor said my wound was healing well. I could finally be discharged. I was advised to watch my diet and return to the hospital in three days to remov