Chapter 10

Now, I understood that his patience for me had nothing to do with that ridiculous pact our mothers made

on our behalf.

He had already gotten sick and tired of me. It was just that he had been suppressing it the whole time.

Mom’s and Aunt Mel’s words must’ve triggered him that night and made him explode. Or, perhaps, he had wanted to create such a massive scene so that everyone would know he would never be with me.

I would always remember what he said to me. I would do as he asked, but this would also be the last time I would do anything for him or listen to his words.

I had loved him for so many years, and now, it was time to let him go.

That day, we didn’t speak at all as we walked to school.

The morning sun was warm and bright, yet he and I were like cold and distant strangers.

I stepped into the classroom first, and Felix followed closely after. I had always been following after him,

so it was quite amusing now that our roles had reversed.

always said that we were a pair of lovebirds that

separated from each other.

classmates started hooting and teasing us again.

lovebirds are here!”

would feel slightly embarrassed but also secretly pleased

someone I loved.

now, my classmates‘ teasing words were still the same, but

different.

a glance at Felix’s face and saw that his expression was thunderous. He shoved his hands

expressionlessly to his seat before he

questions in a workbook.

cold indifference made my heart feel as if it were

his words. Ever since that night, our ending had already been decided. Since he wanted to cut me off entirely, I would

the podium. For the first time ever, I clarified my relationship

and I are neighbors, and I’m

close to

is that Felix and I are neighbors and nothing else, so

podium, I could see the confused gaze my classmates shot at each other. As I walked

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