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.

door and sent the three of them

heard them leave and packed

to Felix.

time was right, I would return it

said I would forget him, I had

woke up bright and early and sat in front of

peek at what I was doing before she shut the

pans clanging in the kitchen. She

left for school. I always used to drop by

last night. From today onward, Felix and I were no longer

going to be tough and hurtful, but I believed I

the second I stepped out of the house.

are you leaving

and flashed her a brilliant smile before greeting, “Good morning,

heading to school now.”

his head quite badly that night, so could

Aunt Mel

Aunt Mel. I’m in a hurry today,

can come look for

I would keep my distance. I really wasn’t as shameless as

clear how he felt toward me, I would really

following after him.

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