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
Xavier saw how quickly I dodged and sat up properly. Then, he burst into laughter. He pressed his hand against his temples and forehead. He laughed so hard that he was out of breath."Luna, are you an elementary school kid? Why are you sitting so upright? And you even hid your hand behind your back. It's hilarious!"I looked at my sitting posture, my back straight and my knees together. My hand was quietly clenched into a fist behind my back. I really did resemble an elementary school student who was being disciplined by the teacher if not for the lack of a backpack, my height, and my age.Because of what he said, I suddenly remembered the time when I was about seven or eight years old. Back then, I was skinny and sitting in the front row of the classroom with this exact same posture, staring at the blackboard with wide eyes.After more than a decade, I was already an adult now. I unexpectedly felt a different kind of nostalgia and joy as I recalled the bits and pieces of my childh
Xavier didn't slow down just because Colin joined us, but I thought he sounded like he was talking with gritted teeth.Oh, I understood it now. He didn't hate me. The one he hated was Colin. It had to be because Colin had caused him more setbacks and scolding.The time we spent at the professor's house was very enjoyable.Xavier escorted us out on behalf of his parents. I stood on the steps to wait for Colin as he went to get the car. Xavier maintained a polite smile the entire time. After we had driven about ten yards, I turned back to look and saw Xavier was still in the same spot. But his clear eyes now seemed like a hawk locking onto its prey. His gaze was extremely sharp, making me shiver involuntarily."What's wrong? Is it too cold?"I was rubbing my arms with my hands, soothing the sudden goosebumps that appeared as I shook my head.After driving for some distance, I turned my head back again.Colin noticed my unease and asked me what was wrong.After thinking for a