"Lulu, your drawing has improved so much. It seems like Professor King has given you a lot of useful tips.""I've worked very hard as well. By the way, while Tudor fashion is fascinating in itself, it's still quite dated. I find it hard to imagine the Tudor aesthetics from the readings alone. Besides, we have so many more colors now. Back in those days, they must have only worked with a handful of colors."It's a shame if we can't toy with more colors. Do you think I can mix some modern elements into the murals? I can combine Tudor elements with modernity. After all, the apartment is meant to be inhabited, no?""You're right. Color theories in the present don't apply to antiquities. As to whether you can combine Tudor elements with modernity… Putting the academic value aside, it depends on whether the developers like the idea or not."I suggest you draw several drafts with sharp contrast and show them to Professor King. But…" Colin paused. His tone turned appreciative. "I love the
After we showed George everything we brought, the three of us sat on chairs like criminals waiting for the judge to pronounce their sentence.George took out the papers and looked through them carefully. He also grabbed the imagery and inspected it against a projector. Then, he put everything back on his desk and looked at us.He smiled, amused by our anxiousness. He smirked so brightly. His ruby lips parted like a blossoming red peony.Colin and Felix were both handsome men, but they were attractive in their own ways.Felix was scholarly while Colin was flirty. And George was simply exuberant."So George, can you do it? What's the chance of success?" asked Matthew."It's not a complicated case. If I operate on him, I'll say more than 90%. However, I need to conduct a comprehensive checkup on him before surgery."I almost jumped from my seat and cheered. But Colin pulled me down and continued politely, "Mr. George, what will happen if the 10% occurs?"George glanced at us, surp
Colin could not refuse when I insisted on an answer. After an awkward while, he finally whispered, "I'm happy because my darling Lulu will return to me. I no longer have to worry about agitating Felix. I can finally hold your hand again."I knew this would be his answer, but I still felt shy when he said it. My cheeks reddened out of embarrassment. I instinctively acted coquettish by burying my face into his chest and nuzzling against him.To think that Colin cared about me this much...I even considered filling all the red flowers to end his probation period because of his sweet words.Colin froze immediately, and his body soon heated up. When I noticed that he was about to lower his head and kiss me, I quickly stopped him."Why did you stop me?" Colin's breathing got heavier, and he caressed my neck. His eyes revealed a sense of desire."Felix will be undergoing surgery tomorrow, so we need to rest. We'll have many opportunities to kiss in the future," I whined cutely, causing
"Colin, the surgery was successful, right?""Yes."I was so thrilled that I didn't care about the presence of others. I rushed to hug Colin and exclaimed, "Hurray! It succeeded!"He was worried I would fall, so he hurriedly hugged me back and smiled happily.Mom reminded me to be polite before wiping away her tears and leaning against Dad.Aunt Mel was so pleased that she pulled up Uncle Austin's clothes to wipe her tears. She cried uncontrollably into his shoulder.We may seem back to normal after Felix's car accident, but we were all under pressure. Our heart sank when he couldn't see or walk.Even though we knew what was going on and let things run their course, we felt regretful.After all, Felix had always performed admirably and made his family proud. Now that the surgery was successful, he could finally see again and be the excellent guy he once was.I felt overjoyed for him, Colin, and even myself....Felix was sent to the ward. He slept silently, with his hair shav
As time went by, we realized the surgery had failed. Felix was unlucky enough to be part of the 10% fail rate.It meant he would be disabled. He wouldn't be able to see or walk again. He would spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair, in complete darkness.My worst fear became a reality.My parents were disappointed. Uncle Austin and Aunt Mel were heartbroken. Colin and I felt inexplicably desperate.Did I have to owe Felix my whole life? No, I wouldn't accept this fate!I contacted Matthew anxiously. It was almost 9:00 pm. From the sound of it, I assumed he was having a social gathering.Soon after he answered my call, the noise level from the other end of the phone quieted. He must have left the private room and chosen a secluded corner to speak with me.He gently asked me what had happened. I told him about Felix's situation and asked for his help to contact George.Five minutes later, Matthew called back. He said that after George left the operating room, he had gone stra
I might be shameless to have such thoughts, but I had no regrets.Felix's surgery was over. Everything remained the same, except that he had suffered once more. His mood was far lower than before.I was the one who gave him hope, then shattered it. It was cruel for him to get such an ending.How could I tell him that I still wanted to be with Colin?I wasn't afraid of hardship. I could even give Felix money. I just worried that I would never be able to be with Colin again.My grief grew stronger.Colin knew me best. Every night, he would hold me and tell me not to worry. We weren't at the end of the road yet. He'd find another way.George was a world-renowned expert in brain surgery. I wondered where we should put our hope if even he couldn't solve the problem.When I couldn't sleep, I deeply regretted my actions and hated myself.I thought I was right, but my self-righteousness messed everything up. I was such a useless person....Felix was discharged. He didn't speak all
"I've placed everything that could harm him out of reach. It would be fine after I install a guardrail to the windows and balconies and elevate the door locks."I felt distressed to see Colin so busy. I doubted these methods could stop a person who wanted to die.It was difficult for us to take long-term precautions. If Felix wanted to die, even a belt was enough. We couldn't guard him at all times. Colin's actions made no sense.We first needed to understand Felix's true thoughts.After the suicide attempt, Felix became clingy again. He wanted me to be by his side whenever I didn't attend lectures. He even grasped my hand to ensure I was beside him, or he would feel unsafe.Honestly, sitting next to him was fine. I could at least accept it. However, I couldn't tolerate it when he held my hand, not even for a second.I told him I had to draw. I couldn't work if he held my hand.Then, he asked me to move the easel to his room so he could always be by my side. When I objected, he
"I know you hate me. Since it's my fault, blame me alone. You can ask for anything. I'll do anything to satisfy you. Don't involve Lulu. Felix, please let her go. Please.""Lulu is mine! I'll never let her go in this life. Just give up!"Colin swayed slightly, gripping his head. He let out a painful and desperate cry.I could imagine his breakdown.They had had this conversation countless times during this period. I'd encountered it three times. It always ended up this way.Felix always hurt others with a single blow and spared no effort. After all, he did the same to me on Thanksgiving that year.Colin had always been a decisive person. However, when it came to Felix and me, he was in a dilemma.He was responsible, and he valued the two of us. He felt hurt when he had to make a decision.As he said, he was the cause of the car accident. He felt indebted because his brother had become disabled. Yet his feelings for me were so deep that he was reluctant to let me go, let alone g