"Oh, you're the professor's son. Nice to meet you. I'm really sorry for the misunderstanding earlier. I was too sensitive," I said apologetically and extended my right hand to shake his, feeling so embarrassed that I could bury my head in the ground."I rarely attend these kinds of gatherings, and I'm not very familiar with them. I must've made a fool of myself. I apologize."I really felt ashamed. He came over with good intentions, yet I mistook him for some scheming opportunist. Were there really so many bad people in this world?At this moment, I was doubting the education and guidance my parents gave me.Xavier seemed to appreciate my embarrassment. He laughed heartily with a slight wrinkle in his nose and shallow dimples on his cheeks."My dad said you had a stubborn personality and wouldn't accept what I brought. I didn't believe him and had to try. I even made a bet with the old man. I thought I had it in the bag, but I never expected to lose so miserably.""Okay, I'm sorr
It was nice to have a chat with an old acquaintance. Fortunately, I wasn't rushing for the restroom."Professor King brought me here," I explained.He nodded and stared at me with his dark eyes for a moment before saying, "I heard you went through a lot some time ago. I'm sorry I couldn't help you or…" He swallowed the rest of the sentence and shook his head regretfully.The unfinished sentence should be "or be by your side".I understood his meaning, but I couldn't respond to him.I was not a person who dragged things out, especially when it came to relationships. It would only end up hurting both parties.Moreover, from what I observed, Matthew's feelings for Helen were growing rapidly.After he let go of me, it would be easy to notice Helen's goodness.As a good roommate, I shouldn't be having private conversations with the person she loved."It's all in the past now, nothing to worry about. With Colin looking out for me, everything turned out fine."He swirled the wine in
Due to my past with Matthew, the biases from both their families toward me, and to ensure that Matthew and Helen had a perfect engagement banquet, I decided not to attend it. This was also to save myself from any trouble and to let Helen be a happy and carefree bride-to-be.However, I would still send them a wonderful engagement gift to celebrate their day.I smiled and shook my head. "I have quite a lot of urgent matters on my plate lately. I'm afraid I won't be able to make it. But I sincerely wish you both the best."Helen's face showed some disappointment, but she didn't refute me—perhaps out of regret or selfishness.Matthew thanked me and left. I watched his slightly hunched tall figure, which seemed lonely as he walked away.I waved at him and bade him farewell in my heart, "Goodbye, fatty. Be happy."Then, I turned and continued my way to the restroom.As I passed the men's restroom, a gentle breeze blew into my eyes, causing me to raise my hand to rub my eyes. I didn't
Wouldn't you feel like you were being kept in the dark and feel like crying aggrievedly? Wouldn't you angrily ask him why he was deceiving you?I had to admit, at that moment, I was both shocked and angry.There was also that feeling of being betrayed by the person I trusted the most. It felt like being stabbed in the back. It was a truly uncomfortable feeling.Jasmine probably didn't expect to bump into me. When she came out in her wheelchair and saw me standing next to Colin, her expression changed. Besides the initial discomfort, there was more of an irritation of being discovered.I couldn't understand it. She was the one coming to an event with my boyfriend. I hadn't even shown my anger, but she had shown hers. Who gave her the nerve to behave like that?My gaze casually swept over Colin and Jasmine.But Colin calmly met my gaze, not rushing to explain. Instead, he leisurely put his hands in his pockets and looked very relaxed. There was a hint of playfulness in his eyes.J
Jasmine visibly panicked.This was the truth!As I had guessed, how could Colin possibly do something to upset me?Jasmine was exposed on the spot and inevitably felt a bit embarrassed. She looked at Colin resentfully and quickly teared up. It was as if Colin had wronged her.This woman was absolutely full of drama.Clearly, she was the one talking nonsense, yet she still managed to put on a pitiful appearance. She was always ready to push others into the hole she dug. She was unbelievable.But her appearance really did make people feel sorry for her. If I were a man, I might be easily swayed by her fragile demeanor.Men naturally had that protective trait. They could brave themselves to face any dangerous situation, but few could resist the tenderness and beauty of women.Jasmine understood that well and applied it skillfully.However, she hadn't realized that the man she was infatuated with was not what she thought he was. She also didn't expect that the lies she spun would
This was not just about making me misunderstand, but it seemed like Jasmine intended for everyone around to misunderstand her relationship with Colin as well.Colin furrowed his brows after listening to Jasmine's words. He didn't respond to her but quietly squeezed my hand a bit, indicating that he would let me handle the situation.I rolled my eyes in frustration. Why should I clean up the mess he made?!"Fine, you saved Colin before. It's only right for us to take care of you. Since we bumped into each other here, we'll send you back together. "By the way, it seems like your caretakers are unreliable too. In that case, why don't we hire two new ones for you? Last time at the rehabilitation center, a nurse said they have professional caretakers who could provide massages and other services as well."What do you think, Jasmine? Do you want to consider hiring them instead? We'll cover the expenses.""Thank you. But I think there's no need for it now. I'll give my caretakers a cal
I was surprised by the sudden change in the professor's demeanor. I couldn't help but turn to look at Colin with puzzlement.Was I seeing this right? Was this our famous stern-looking professor? Was this still my mentor who would scold me before talking properly?It looked so surreal.Colin shrugged helplessly. He pursed his lips before leaning over to whisper in my ear, "The professor has always treated Mrs. King like his first love. He's always been unwaveringly so. They're our role models."The professor turned back and gave Colin a slap, scolding him for not respecting him and for wasting his time and effort in teaching him.Colin straightened his posture and endured the slap. Then, he grabbed my hand and lowered his head respectfully. "Hello, Mrs. King."Mrs. King's name was Chloe Bale. She was a petite and delicate woman. She had that refined and gentle charm of a woman from the Solaria region.Her skin was fair, and her long hair was tied up in a high bun with an emerald
Well, if I had such a beauty by my side, I would dote on her like a maniac too.Mrs. King blushed at the professor's words. Her eyes seemed all misty. "What are you saying? I see Lulu is a well-behaved young woman. Don't scare her. You're not allowed to speak to Lulu like that in the future, or I'll punish you," Mrs. King said softly in a Soralian accent, making my knees go weak."Fine, fine, I got it. You just favor everyone over me. They're more important to you than me," the professor muttered discontentedly. But he was not speaking loudly. He was just grumbling under his breath.When his gaze swept over me, he gave me a fierce glare that nearly made me shiver and fall. His glare was like a missile, bombing me. He was all sweet and gentle toward his wife but came at me with guns blazing. It was really too much."Mrs. King, the professor is so scary. Why did you decide to marry him? Have you ever regretted it in the past 20 years?" Before I finished my sentence, the profess