Chapter 54

Life was monotonous, yet not devoid of charm. The unsettling emotions from the summer gradually

eased over time.

Even during moments of leisure, thoughts of Felix would cross my mind. I would find myself retracing the 19 years we spent together, recalling the silent affection I harbored for him.

However, it remained mere contemplation.

Each reflection brought a bitter tinge, a profound sadness that I forced myself not to dwell on. I

convinced myself that we were just neighbors, nothing more.

I believed that my fondness for him would diminish with each passing day, and I would eventually feel

better.

Meanwhile, Colin continued to feed me as a daily ritual. No matter where I was or what I was doing, he

promptly arrive to whisk me

influence, they all affectionately

felt a sense of ease and

just when everything seemed settled, fate intervened. The day before completing my artwork, an

out of the shower, I sat at my desk, blow–drying my hair

familiar profile picture stirred a blend of

marked the first video call he had made

was uncertain about his intentions, and to be

between us in the past two

ignore the call, I

together.

reluctantly answered the call, and there he was on the screen, still as

fluttered for a moment,

you up to?” Felix

Any specific reason for the call?” His face, as attractive

any emotions in me.

curled up, and his eyes

it had nothing to do

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