Chapter 307

His phone rang many times, nonstop. The caller was quite persistent.

Nobody spoke, but everyone knew who the call was from.

Dad set down the wine glass he had just filled and snorted in dissatisfaction.

Mom sighed, set down her fork, and said helplessly, "You'd better head home, Colin."

Colin sat still, tightly holding my hand under the table.

I told him, "Just go back, Colin. The semester will start soon. We can be together every day then."

"That's right. It's the New Year. You shouldn't make your family unhappy. Don't cause trouble for Lulu anymore." Mom patted his shoulder.

Her final sentence had an effect. Colin set down his fork, reluctantly put on his coat, and left.

I sent him to the car. He leaned against the car door and hugged me. Regardless of whether anyone would notice, he kissed my forehead gently.

His breath was hot despite the cold outside.

"Lulu, I wish I could swallow you. Then I can bring you everywhere."

The temperature in Southsville was very low in wint