"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
Colin was obviously in so much pain that he had no way out. However, he still thought of me first and apologized.He was so good to me. How could I bear to see him like this?"Colin, I'll take care of Felix later."It was the only way to save trouble and effort.Colin abruptly raised his head. His eyes were bloodshot, and his wrath erupted from pent emotions. "I won't let you. Our issue has nothing to do with you. It's not your turn to make sacrifices.""No, I won't let you! Don't worry about it. I can find a solution." He grabbed my shoulders and shook me vigorously. His warm tears fell on my face.He was like a trapped animal, roaring in grief and anger. Uncontrollable despair and pain caused him to collapse.My heart tightened as if needles were pricking me, leaving me full of holes. I felt a heartbreaking pain."Colin, don't worry. Relax and listen to me. I won't leave you. I never even considered it."Colin's hug hurt me, yet I didn't struggle. All I could do was hug him
"Out of courtesy, I'll still call you Aunt Mel. I'll take care of Felix. Whether he wakes up or not is beyond my control.""Okay, Lulu, as long as you're willing to take care of him! Thank you!"Aunt Mel seemed astonished. She stood up and approached to hold my hand, but I stepped back and avoided it.I continued, "But there is one thing I'd like to state ahead. I'll only take care of Felix, not be with him. It's been impossible for me to be with him. The person I like is Colin. Even if Colin and I can't be together, the guy I like will no longer be Felix.""What nonsense are you talking about? We'll be together. Nobody can separate us, not even death." Colin caressed my face dotingly, and I smiled coquettishly in return.Aunt Mel was a little gloomy. She opened her mouth several times before swallowing the words she wanted to utter.She already knew it was difficult for me to agree. If she forced me further, I might even take it back. Perhaps she never imagined that I, who alway
I sat beside Felix's bed, considering what to say.I used to believe that 18 years were a long time. However, when I was 22, I realized there wasn't much to talk about when I recalled it."Felix, you're such a coward. What are you trying to escape from by lying here? You're tall, handsome, and a top student who ranked in the top three on all exams. Many girls had had a crush on you and wanted to pursue you. If I hadn't stupidly helped you avoid them all those years, you might have gotten in trouble."I don't mind you not appreciating me, but you're now torturing us. You're so heartless. Perhaps being cruel is your true nature. You appear unachievable, after all. Others believe you're indifferent, and many girls think you're out of reach."It's alright if you keep your disinterest in everything. But why did you hide Matthew's love letters from me? You've done too many awful things that God hasn't spared you. That's why you have no choice but to lie here and listen to my accusatory c
The bed was too small for the tall Colin. I felt like I was stuck in his arms when we lay together.My relationship with him had heated up recently, but our most intimate gestures were only hand-holding and kisses on the forehead and cheeks.We'd never been so close for hours. That night, it was only me and him. We got so near that we could sense each other's breath.I could feel his body temperature through the thin clothing and jeans. His pine scent engulfed me, making me feel inebriated.He was holding my waist. When we stayed close, I felt his body heat up. Both of our reactions were obvious."Colin." I couldn't bear the heat, so I called him unconsciously. My voice was so soft that it sounded strange."Hmm, I'll hold you. Just sleep." Colin's voice was hoarse and deep at night, like centuries-old wine, mellow and enticing.The temperature in the ward was lower at night, and he was like a furnace. I cuddled in his arms and slept soundly.When I woke up, it was still dark ou