Chapter 9

I lay in bed silently. My door was not fully closed, so I could still see what was happening in the living.

room.

Felix had stood up and had his head lowered in front of Mom and Dad. “Uncle Gerald, Aunt Harper, I’m sorry for what I did last night. I should not have humiliated Lulu like that.

“Lulu is a very good girl, and I didn’t mean what I said last night. I don’t know what had gotten into me last night for me to say all of that. I’m really sorry. Please forgive me.”

Dad’s expression was stormy. Mom was silent for a bit before she replied, “Felix, you don’t have to apologize. You’re both all grown up now and will lead your own lives. It’s not appropriate for her to follow

you around all the time.

“If it weren’t for your words yesterday, we wouldn’t even have noticed the severity of the situation. Lulu already said she would change yesterday, and we’ve already talked to her as well. In the future, the both

of you will be neighbors and nothing more.”

“Harper …” Aunt Mel said pleadingly but was interrupted by Dad.

“Austin, Melinda, it’s all in the past now. Go home. The senior year is quite hectic. Felix still has to study.”

Dad said courteously.

opened the door and sent the three of them

them

to Felix.

was right, I

would forget him, I had to make sure there were no more

bright and early and sat in front

was doing before she

that, I could hear pots and pans clanging

I always used to drop by Felix’s house to walk to school with

thought about it last night. From today onward, Felix and I were no longer associated with each other.

to be tough and hurtful,

the

Lulu, are you leaving

took a step back and flashed her a brilliant smile before greeting, “Good

heading to school now.”

head quite badly that night,

Aunt

“Sorry, Aunt Mel. I’m in a hurry today, so

he can come look for

would keep my distance. I really

how he felt toward me, I would really lose my

following after him.

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