NovelEnglishChapter 75 Fellx called to informthat, due to certain circumstances, Lilac’s exchange program ended a week earlier.
During the phone call, | could tell he was very happy, and honestly, | was happy too.
After all, | no longer had to see her or think about her. Lilac’s absolute absence allowedto finally be peace. She was like a ticking tbomb placed beside me, bound to cause trouble sooner or later.
Somehow, | found myself comparing Felix and Colin. Whenever | was in trouble. Felix either wasn’t aware or leftto my own devices. On the other hand, whether intentionally or coincidentally, Colin always protected me.
Looking from this perspective, | had to admit Dad was right about one thing. Colin was truly dependable.
and it madeeven more reliant on him.
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While | positioned myself as an independent person who avoided troubling others with things | could handle on my own, deep down, | was still a little princess who yearned to be loved.
Colin, apart from my parents, was the person who lovedthe most.
Over time, | had completely occupied Colin's leisure tlike a plaster attached to him. Sometimes, when he was too busy and we couldn't meet for two or three days, | would feel uneasy-as if something was amiss.
Colin seemed to understand my feelings. No matter how busy he was, he always made tto calland made sure | got three meals a day. All the meals delivered towere my favorites.
ght that Colin was not an older brother tobut more like a mother.
| often thought that Before Lilac left, she cto see me. She was crying while trying to explain herself, her nose all runny and her eyes teary.
Knowing her true nature, | couldn't be bothered to watch her little act. | told her to get to the point and not to use manipulative tactics onbecause | wasn’t Felix. Even if she cried blood, | wouldn't feel sorry for her.
aid that However, Lilac looked atpitifully with wide, teary eyes and kept talking nonsense. She said Shawn was only her friend from the town she cfrom, and there was nothing between them. Their relationship was pure, and I shouldn't overthink it.
“If you hadn't cto find me, | wouldn't have thought much about it.” Honestly, when it cto Lilac and Shawn, | didn’t know what to do. Just thinking about it gavea headache.
In the end, | warned her, saying. “Treat Felix well when you go back to him. He really likes you.” After seeing Lilac off at the airport, | sent a photo to Felix, letting him know that Lilac was returning unharmed.
Maybe my care was not up to par, but for a girl, the best care should cfrom her boyfriend. | told Felix that as a good boyfriend, he should always pay attention to his girlfriend’s every move and keep her close.
Unfortunately, | was too soft-hearted. With good intentions, | earnestly gave Felix a reminder once again.
Whether he understood or not, that was all | could do.
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In the blink of an eye, it was Christmas. Most of m classmates went back home to spend time with their families, while sformed groups of three to five to travel.
Initially, | had told my parents that | wouldn't be home as I planned to go to Verdantmont for sightseeing with my roommates Julia and Queenie.
Our travel bags were all packed. However, Colin suddenly toldthat the competition date was moved up, and we had to finish all the
work by the 4th. Or else, we wouldn't make it to the preliminary review! To confirm the authenticity of this information, he even brought a professor as a witness.
So, with teary eyes, | watched Julia and Queenie happily board the airport bus and disappear into the distance. Meanwhile, Colin draggedback to the stuat the Research Institute, and | reluctantly did the finishing touches.
A perfectly planned trip was canceled, and my mood plummeted. | couldn’t muster the energy to do anything. In Colin's words, | spent several days sulking without a trace of a smile.
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