I didn't believe Felix.However, humans were always strange. Even though I told myself I must trust Colin, I couldn't stop overthinking it.There was a saying that women always overthought. I believed it to be true. Once I sincerely loved a man, I would become sentimental and suspicious.However, Colin wouldn't speak with a forked tongue. I wouldn't believe misinformation from others, especially Felix. I couldn't trust him.Even if I were curious about Colin's whereabouts, I would ask him instead of guessing. I couldn't cause an irreversible misunderstanding.Suddenly, I heard someone call my name from behind. I turned around and saw Andrew. He patted my shoulder with his book. "What are you thinking about? I called you several times, but you didn't answer."I then realized I had unwittingly arrived at the college gate.We went to the supermarket to buy ingredients before heading home.Queenie was busy in the kitchen. The pumpkin soup smelled fragrant as it boiled. She had slic
When I answered the phone, I heard Colin's deep and steady voice, which made my ears hot."Hello, Colin," I greeted him sweetly."Hello, baby. Have you gone home?" His voice sounded like a subwoofer."Yes, I have. Have you eaten?""Not yet. I have some things to do later. I'll go out to dine after that."We talked for about five minutes. I could vaguely hear the sound of the number-calling machine on the other end of the phone. I was curious about where Colin was.I decided to ask him before the call ended. It was only a question, and Colin would give me the answer.However, I'd always thought that asking was a distrust of him and a blasphemy against our relationship.After much thought, I decided to trust him.Colin stated that Flynn's engagement ceremony was postponed because he was severely ill and almost died. Fortunately, he was rescued.He had no idea what illness Flynn had or how he got it. I didn't ask for the details as well.Flynn was no longer involved with us. Fu
Colin grabbed my hand and kissed it with passion and desire. As he was too exhausted, he didn't do anything further."If you're tired, go home and take a nap. You don't have to accompany me.""It's inconvenient.""Inconvenient?" I asked him in confusion.He stroked my face and said nothing. He only gave me a wry, charming smile.After thinking for a while, I realized that Aunt Laura was most likely not at home. Andrew had something to do at college and couldn't return on time. So, Colin found it inconvenient to be alone with Queenie.She would live her own life in the future. For her happiness, we should give her and Andrew space to get along.Colin and I had been dating for a long time, but we'd always had troubles. Until now, we had only spent a few days together.I couldn't help but recall what he suggested that day about finding a new house. Initially, I assumed it was unnecessary. Now that I thought about it, living somewhere else would be more convenient for us."We can
I never thought Queenie would feel inferior due to her failed relationship and abortion. The reason she rejected Andrew was most likely her fear of his prestigious family.Flynn, who came from a prestigious family, hurt her so thoroughly. Andrew's family background was far higher than that of the Hayes family. She might think that as the daughter of an ordinary family, she couldn't integrate into his.Overall, she lacked confidence in her future with Andrew. She'd been dating Flynn for five years, but things had ended horribly. Not to mention Andrew, who was three years younger than her and from a wealthier family.She appeared soft yet was firm. Ever since she came out of her relationship with Flynn, she had closed herself off.She didn't want to get hurt again, so she didn't dare to start a new relationship.Andrew stroked her hair helplessly. He smiled lovingly and told her to forget about persuading him. It was his business to pursue her anyway. She was only responsible for en
In the blink of an eye, the semester officially started. I was busy this semester because my classes were tight. Not to mention, I had a Tudor-style project that kept me even busier.The beginning of the semester was also the peak period for painting competitions hosted by famous institutions. Each department would send out contestants.Professor King had taken on a new task. He had no time to guide students from our department to participate in the competition. So, he decided to assign me this important task. He even talked with me about it in his office.There were many young and promising lecturers in the college. I could tell he assigned the task to a graduate student like me because he intended to train me.However, my courses were a bit tight. More than half of the Tudor-style project remained unfinished. I didn't have enough time. I had to think about it before deciding whether to accept it.Before I left his office, I noticed his disappointment. I could only shy away and f
Ironically, when Felix showed his panic, his lips were still stained with Lilac's lipstick.I never imagined I would see such a scene in my lifetime. At that moment, I was stunned and felt overwhelmingly sick.Lilac nearly ruined Felix. However, he could still kiss her! What kind of demonic scene was that?I was astonished when I saw that. Not because I had inappropriate feelings for Felix but because I thought he was shameful. He wasn't deserving of my, Colin's, or our two families' concerns.He knew what disgusting things she had done, but he still had the mood to go on a date with her. I couldn't tell what he was thinking.If I had known that, I wouldn't have cared about him. It would be better to let him ruin himself than to contaminate my eyes.Was he treating himself as trash? We had worked so hard to get him out of the abyss. How could he have ruined our goodwill like that?Well, perhaps we didn't matter to him. None of us considered asking him to be grateful either, but
"Hmm, I got it. You can go back now." I shrugged nonchalantly. It was a pity that I couldn't relax throughout the break."L-Lulu, can you pretend you didn't see anything?" Felix's eyes were full of pleading."I won't tell others, but I won't hide it from Colin."He took a few steps back dejectedly with an unreadable expression.Wasn't Lilac the one who had betrayed him? Others wouldn't stop him since he was willing to be with her again. They would only watch the fun and make some nasty jokes. Why did he show this expression to me? Did he not dare to disclose what he had done?He was a shame to men. He had become so rotten that even God couldn't save him.I walked far away and heard Felix ask me from behind, "Lulu, will you hate me because of that?"I thought about it before responding, "It has nothing to do with me."Back in the classroom, I found a quiet corner to sit down and called Colin. I told him what I had just witnessed.After all, Felix was Colin's biological brother.
Her words annoyed me.When did Lilac see me and Felix getting closer? He was only rotten trash. I never wanted to accept him.She picked up trash and treated him like a treasure. She even appeared proud to be with him.The word abandoned was rather offensive. It was more proper to use it on her.Felix and I had never started a relationship. I had my beloved Colin by my side. Nobody ever abandoned me.I came to a halt, turned around, and gazed at her with disdain. I sneered as I tried to piss her off. "There is indeed an abandoned woman. You know exactly who she is. Do you think being abandoned once isn't enough, and you wish to be abandoned a second time?"Oh, no, it should be a third time or many times. I admire you. After all, you're born shameless."Lilac flushed swiftly, her eyes revealing her wrath. She then rushed toward me angrily as if she wanted to tear me apart. The hatred in her eyes was strong.How did I get into such a mess with this insane woman? Why did I have to