Chapter 76

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With most lecturers and students out of campus, only Colin and I were in the usually quiet studio.

Apart from watching me eat, he kept reminding me to focus and put more effort into my work. It was so desolate that I felt like crying.

Oh, Christmas.

The holiday came just once a year, and yet I was forced to waste it. How heartbreaking! I wanted to cry!

On the night of the 3rd, I was enslaved until 9:00 pm. Exhausted and sleepy, I snapped that it was bedtime and that I would finish the rest tomorrow.

However, Colin adamantly refused, using both soft and hard tactics to drag me into completing the remaining work.

At 10:45 pm, he escorted me back to the dormitory. After three consecutive days of working day and night, I was physically and mentally worn out. I was sound asleep as soon as I got into the bed.

In my dream, Julia and Queenie were sitting in a restaurant, proudly showing off the photos they took in Verdantmont. The scenery was beautiful, making me want to cross through the dream and give them a good beating.

Originally, I thought I could relax idly during the holiday. Nonetheless, just as dawn was breaking, my phone started ringing incessantly like it was haunted.

Thinking it was my mom, I didn’t bother to check the caller ID and answered with a sleepy “Mom“.

other end, followed by a soft laugh

instantly woke up, subconsciously looking at the screen. Colin was smiling at me charmingly. Why was he bothering me so early in the morning?

went

that my face was unwashed and my hair was messy. I shouted, “Why are

even more devilishly, with a mischievous glint in his eyes. The corner of his lips lifted, making him

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my stubborn self,

was, and how many artists flocked there for inspiration. He claimed that I might not want to come back once I

place.

not only a master of watercolor painting

could think was that

mistake of my

still four days of vacation left. Lazing around in the dormitory would be a waste. Not wanting to miss the second chance after the

the dormitory with a small backpack. Colin was waiting for me under a tree, silently watching me as I approached. His gaze was

made him extraordinarily handsome.

tree, emitting a clear,

and dignified. For some reason, I

the backpack, and then

early for breakfast. I bought something on the way. Just eat

beautifully logo–printed paper bag.

milkshake from my favorite diner.

from Lincoln University, and

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