Aunt Mel didn't return. Uncle Austin called to ask her where she was. She vaguely stated that she had something to do and asked him to take good care of Felix.Felix still didn't wake up. The doctor indicated his vital signs were normal, and he wasn't in danger for the time being. He would wake up eventually.My parents decided to take me back home. Colin accompanied me downstairs and watched as I entered the car.When Dad drove away, he remained in front of the hospital, looking at me from a distance.My parents were old, and the past few days exhausted them. As they weren't feeling well, they returned to take a shower and rest.I lay on the sofa alone. My mind was disorganized, and my head throbbed with pain.I wasn't sure how much time had passed, but I soon heard the unlocking of the door opposite. I hurriedly got up to take a look.It was Colin. He was holding a large bag and putting the keys away after opening the door.I followed him in and asked why he was back. He stat
"Mom, please shut up!" Colin wanted to protect me behind his back, but I refused.He had always protected me. Today was my turn to defend him. He loved me so much. I couldn't let him down."It's impossible. Felix and I ended our relationship a long time ago. I only love Colin right now. There is no way I can be with Felix again, and I don't want to. It has nothing to do with Colin. Don't try to force him.""Luna, you're so cruel! How could you refuse to save Felix?" Aunt Mel scowled, looking frantic."It's not that I'm cruel. You've gone too far. I'll do whatever I can, but I'm unwilling to sacrifice my happiness for Felix. I won't do that. There's no point in pressing Colin. If you want to blame someone, blame me. If you hurt him again, I'll take him away."Aunt Mel was stunned. When she saw Colin and me hugging, her expression turned gloomy."You're so heartless!" she shrieked. Her eyes rolled, and she passed out."Mom, what's wrong?" Colin let go of me and dashed over, crouch
The man in his 30s knelt beside his mother and begged, but it didn't move her the slightest or gain her attention.My heart grew cold. My intuition told me that it was going to be difficult today."Mel, get up! What are you doing? If you have trouble, we can find a solution. You don't need to do this. You are scaring Lulu." Mom took Aunt Mel's hand and attempted to help her up.Aunt Mel didn't even look at Mom. She broke free and started crying. "Lulu, please be merciful. Please save Felix. Only you can save him, please."She hugged me so tightly that I couldn't break away at all. I was exhausted.She had placed a huge burden on me, both mentally and physically."Aunt Mel, it's the doctor's job to save people. I can't do it." I managed to calm down and tried to reason with her.Unfortunately, it was a futile hope.Aunt Mel was like a gambler. She knew full well that the outcome was uncontrollable, but she persistently believed her choice was correct and refused to look back.S
I had no way to explain.I was innocent. Why did others accuse me based on their understanding without knowing the facts? Did they wish to express their kindness or seek justice?Aunt Mel hugged me so tightly that my leg went numb, but the sorrow in my heart was worse. She planned this. She was selfishly using public opinion to force me to agree to her request.Colin let go of me and tried to pull her up. However, she struggled fiercely, scratching his face and hands. She didn't look at him and continued to cry uncontrollably.She acted as if I had hurt Felix and left him unconscious on the bed.None of these had anything to do with me. I just came to help out of kindness because we were neighbors!I couldn't believe Aunt Mel, who was always gentle and passionate, would become so hysterical for no apparent cause. She was forcing me into an unknown hell.Her actions made me question humanity."Aunt Mel, don't be like this. I..."I felt annoyed and no longer cared about my image
"I'd like to get everyone's feedback. Felix used to think my daughter was worthless, so he ended their relationship and fell in love with another girl. Now, my daughter has a boyfriend, and they have a good relationship. But Mel wishes to sacrifice my daughter's happiness for her son."Is it reasonable? Should my daughter give up everything and lose her freedom to make decisions? Mel, you're making baseless remarks here and forcing Lulu to obey you."You're too despicable! You're so selfish and shameless! Although I've known you for over 30 years and treat you as my sister, it's the first time I've seen you so unreasonable. You disappoint me."Mom looked at Aunt Mel so sharply that she didn't dare to look up. When Aunt Mel lowered her head, I could see the deep hatred in her eyes.The people present began to whisper and criticize her.Uncle Austin turned his face away in shame as if he could keep out of the situation.A nurse emerged shortly after, along with the security guard.
"How dare you hit me!" Aunt Mel shoutedMom retorted, "So what if I hit you? You're so cruel! Are you crazy? Colin is your son! You're the one who will face retribution if you curse him like this! No wonder Felix is heartless and selfish. He must've learned from you!"Let's make this clear. Lulu and Felix will never be together! Even if she can't marry anyone, we'll raise her for the rest of her life! Just give up! Lulu, let's go. We don't need such neighbors. We no longer need to worry about Felix's life or death!"Mom indifferently took my frigid hand and brought me into the elevator just as it arrived. Dad followed us.Colin halted the elevator door just before it closed and followed us. I leaned against the wall, shivering. My mind was in chaos.Aunt Mel's words were like a curse, repeating continually in my mind and causing me heartbreak."Lulu, what's wrong? Say something. Don't scare me.""Baby, say something. Look at me. Don't be afraid. We're all by your side. It's okay
I went straight to bed without changing my clothes when I got home. My parents understood the distressing day I had and didn't bother me.I had been having weird dreams all night. Strange sights, unknown persons, or unfamiliar streets appear in succession. They were like phantoms.As a result, I woke up aching and exhausted.I wanted to go to the hospital after breakfast, but my parents refused because they had to work and couldn't accompany me. They were worried I would be mistreated again."Mom, Colin is there. He'll protect me. If I don't go, he'll be fighting alone. I want to help him."They knew my stubborn personality and sent me to the hospital, constantly reminding me to phone them if anything happened.I wondered if Mom's slap shocked Aunt Mel. When she saw me entering the ward, she only glared at me coldly and didn't speak. She didn't pay me any further attention.I was fine with her attitude. I wasn't here to see her anyway. I didn't have to respect her as she hadn't
Before I could think of how to comfort Colin, Aunt Mel's loud cries from the corridor interrupted my thoughts.We dashed out just in time to see the nurse pushing Felix into the emergency room again.The nurse's stern voice made my ears numb. "Didn't we tell you to take good care of him? Why did this happen again? Doctors are humans, not gods!"The eye-catching red letters above the emergency room door stung my eyes.Colin stood stiffly in front of the window.I wanted to call Mom. Before I could unlock my phone, I saw Uncle Austin suddenly fall backward and hit his head on the ground hard.Aunt Mel shrieked and collapsed as she saw him pass out. Before she fainted, she pointed at me and scolded, "You are bad luck! You murderer!"I was anxious and at a loss. Her accusation against me caused me to lose my composure. I despised myself because I couldn't solve anything. Although I wasn't at fault, I was repeatedly reprimanded and cursed. I was utterly powerless to change the situ