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
I even started to believe the fortune teller Aunt Mel had mentioned was capable. He actually made the correct prediction!"You're finally awake! I can't believe it!" I covered my mouth in surprise and burst into tears.It was good news. Colin and I would have a bright future as Felix awoke."Colin, wake up!" I raised my voice in anxiety.Colin opened his eyes and was confused for a little while. Then, his expression abruptly changed, and he got up nervously. "What's wrong, Lulu?"My tears probably startled him. He only put on one shoe and dashed over. "Don't be afraid. I'm here."Colin had often said this sentence to me after Felix's accident.He became solemn, unlocking his phone with trembling hands.Gosh, did Colin think Felix was going to die? Was he going to call his parents to see Felix for the last time? He wouldn't be so serious otherwise.It was my fault for not explaining things properly."Colin, Felix is awake!" I dragged Colin to Felix.His hands froze mid-ai
I was pissed off.They were indeed a family. They were so shameless to say the same thing.Did he mean I wasn't a good girl if I didn't forgive Aunt Mel? Did they intend to accuse me of being unforgiving this time?I even pondered why I hadn't realized this family was so narrow-minded."Uncle Austin, why didn't you persuade Aunt Mel when she scolded us that day? If you did so, she might not curse at us. I won't forgive you both. I don't understand why you treated your sons so differently. How could you trade Colin's life for Felix?"What happened to Felix was his fault. It has nothing to do with Colin or me. Why did you blame us? Don't you think it's unjust for us to bear Felix's sins?"Uncle Austin didn't expect me to speak so harshly. He wanted to refute but couldn't think of a reason. He ended up flushing....Everyone felt relieved when Felix awoke.Colin sent me back that day and brought me home. He was astounded to see how disorganized my house was. There were organizer
Another apology.If I could forget everything after accepting his apology, moralities and laws would be meaningless.His belated apology was pointless.I wanted to ignore him. However, after thinking about it, it seemed unfair that only Colin and I were uncomfortable. I should make him feel the same. So I responded, "You should apologize to Colin."I wouldn't forgive them lightly.Maybe Colin would keep his grievances in his heart and choose to forgive them because they were his blood relatives, but I didn't want to see him suffer....Felix was discharged from the hospital before the New Year.In Southsville, New Year was significant. Some families who couldn't gather during the New Year would choose to get together before then.My parents had decided to celebrate the New Year in our new house as a celebration of moving.As we still had a few things to move, Mom and I came over to pick up the last batch of stuff the morning before the New Year while Dad was cooking at home.