Chapter 55

So, Lilac was coming over, and I was supposed to look after her. Juggling my own responsibilities was

challenging enough. Did I need to add looking after her to the mix? Did she have a disability, or was she

just clueless?

I grew up pampered by my parents until high school. Even my socks were handled by my mom. But when

I went to college, no one took care of me. I learned to do everything on my own, and things went well.

Why couldn’t Lilac do the same?

Truth be told, I was reluctant to agree, no matter the reason.

I had reservations about Lilac. She always appeared overly calculating and scheming. I was afraid I

might unintentionally fall into one of her schemes. Moreover, with my focus on the competition, I was

drained every day.

If it weren’t for Colin, I might not even be eating well. I really didn’t have the extra energy to take care of

his girlfriend.

I didn’t have that obligation to take care of Lilac for

lot,” he asked me again, smiling

become so humble? He had changed a lot and invested so

It was clear that he genuinely cared

weren’t for what happened later, I would have

long as Felix liked

I’ll be good. I won’t trouble you.” Lilac was always seeking attention in

looked at the cheerful face on the screen,

My head was pounding.

He would surely take

“How would he know how to take care

my eyes, not

Melinda disapproved of Felix’s relationship with Lilac, and Colin couldn’t

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significant matters concerning Felix’s lifelong happiness. Felix sought

feared that Colin, like his parents, might not

his second choice this time. Perhaps in his eyes, I had never been the first

In this lifetime.

is this exchange

month,” Felix

lately, so I’ll do what I can. Tell her to contact me if she needs help, but please don’t bother me with

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