"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
Queenie and Zara often called to comfort me. However, their comfort seemed meaningless in my case.As time passed, they realized it was pointless and stopped. They only encouraged me to keep going rather than forcing myself to do things I didn't want.One day, I was so depressed that I hid in the kitchen and cried softly. Colin embraced and kissed me.He said, "Lulu, you can leave and not return. I am the one who owes Felix. I'll accompany him forever. The world is big. There will always be another guy who will love you, protect you, and give you a stable life."You're a good person. Don't waste your whole life on my family. Leave us and live your life well. As long as you're happy, I'll be happy as well."That day, I got angry with him for the first time and slapped him."Colin White, you bastard! Do you think I'm heartless? You gave me the best love in the world! How could I fall in love with someone else?"Isn't it just suffering? We can get through it together! I'm not afrai
It was easy to guess. Helen would never show off another guy as she did with Matthew.She should have been delighted yesterday. I felt happy for her."Why didn't you tell me about your birthday? I didn't even prepare a gift.""That's not the point.""Then what's the point? To show off your love?" I joked.She replied, "No, it's Matthew. He's looking for you. He called you, but you didn't answer, so he asked me to find you."I took out my phone and looked at it. There were indeed three missed calls from Matthew. I put the phone back and glanced at Helen. "Didn't you treat me as your love rival? Won't you be jealous? You even help him to find me. Won't you be afraid I'll take him away from you?"Helen laughed. "I won't. If you were interested in Matt, you would have been with him long ago. I wouldn't even have a chance with him. You're not that kind of person.""That might not be the case. If I get tired of my current life and wish to change my boyfriend, I might seduce him.""H
Felix asked me gloomily, "Didn't you say you'll be with me because I saved your life?"As expected, he did all of these because of my earlier statements!However, was it worth it to pay such a high price to obtain me? After all, I couldn't fall in love with him again.Was he crazy because he loved me? Or was it because he remembered how I used to be by his side after Lilac's betrayal?Perhaps he wished to have whatever he wanted from me like he did before.Felix expressed his regrets, and Lilac also told me about his feelings. It was just that things had changed. We couldn't return to the Thanksgiving when we were 18.The hurt I had suffered would never disappear. I wouldn't treat it as if it had never happened because of his regrets. Since I didn't love him, I wouldn't start something just because of his affection.Colin was the one I wanted to love for the rest of my life. As for Felix, he saved my life. He was the one I would spend my whole life taking care of. It was purely
After cleaning up the rental house, I informed Felix about Colin's late return. He didn't speak and only nodded lightly.I soon filled the bathtub with water and placed all the towels, pajamas, and toiletries in fixed places. Then, I helped Felix into the bathroom and told him to let me know when he was done.Felix was familiar with the house and would no longer bump into things. After some practice, he could care for himself, including bathing and clothing. It was easier for me to care for him now than in the beginning.Usually, when Colin was at home, he was the one who helped Felix in bathing. However, there were only two of us today. Even though I didn't want to, I had no choice.The weather was scorching. Felix would be uncomfortable if he didn't take a shower.As his last request was unreasonable, I felt creeped out and nervous whenever I was alone with him.It was the same today. My heart had been racing unnaturally since Felix entered the bathroom. I was so panicked tha
Felix's behavior revealed his intentions.Humiliation drowned me. I couldn't even breathe or think. I just wanted to get away from this dreadful oppression.Being pressed under him caused me to break out in a cold sweat. His behavior was far scarier than a blackout at night.There was endless darkness. Felix pressed me down tightly like an evil spirit attempting to devour me.He gripped my waist with one hand and my head with the other, burying his face in my neck and kissing my ear.His lips were cold and moist. When he kissed the skin near my ears, it was as slippery as a cold, deadly snake. I attempted to dodge, but I couldn't get away from him.He sucked my earlobe. His chilly, moist breath touched my face, making me so sick that I was about to vomit.What was wrong with Felix? Why did he do this to me? What did I do that he wanted to destroy me?I punched him with all my strength and kicked him at random. I wasn't sure where my nails had scratched him, but I could hear him
I turned around and ran out in embarrassment.I couldn't find my way and didn't know where to flee. A voice in my mind kept telling me to run. There was a devil. I had to run away!I never wanted to come back here. I never wanted to see Felix again!In a panic, I bumped into a man. He hugged me tightly."Let go of me! You devil! Beast! Don't touch me!" I struggled desperately. Fear seized me tight. I longed to get out of my confinement.I kicked, hit, and bit him. I used all the methods at my disposal to protect myself."Let me go, Felix! Don't touch me! I belong to Colin! Don't touch me! Please!" I cried desperately.My shrill cry echoed throughout the empty corridor, causing the voice-activated light to turn on.The man was strong. He held me in his arms and let me listen to his heartbeat. His voice was full of suppressed anger and deep distress. "Baby, don't be afraid. It's me. I'm here."His gentle voice brought me back to my senses. I smelled a familiar scent that made me