Chapter 97

I thought I would have spent winter break alone. I was reluctant to leave my dorms. However, Colin was

already waiting for me downstairs when I left my block.

He said he hadn’t been home for two years, and his family had asked him to return home.

I was so happy that I jumped in excitement and asked why he didn’t tell me. Colin told me he wanted it to

be a surprise.

I had to admit, I was indeed surprised.

With Colin with me, the ride back home was much more comfortable. He was attentive as he took care of

me like I was a young child.

My m

mom opened the door and was surprised to see me with Colin. She froze momentarily before

greeting us happily.

“Colin, you’re back and looking as dashing as always. Did Lulu cause you any trouble in school? I know

she can be quite clingy.” She took my luggage and invited us in.

“How could that be? Lulu has always been a good girl. She’s no trouble at all.

“I’m quite happy to take care of her.” Colin chatted with my mom as he turned around to knock on his

family’s door.

seconds later, Melinda began to

how happy Aunt Melinda is.” My mom pursed her lips and

began to unpack my luggage while telling me how Aunt Melinda would pretend that

Colin.

was Aunt Melinda had missed Colin deeply as she

home much later than before. I didn’t tell him that I

in shock when he

My baby girl is finally home. Why didn’t

for you.”

not expect Colin to return. Even Felix

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day earlier than ours. However, he returned one day later as

the day Felix returned, his parents had invited us

been two years of having dinners without Colin.

a proper dinner together.

restaurant when he arrived at the airport. Then, we would all

for the dinner, the atmosphere

not expect Felix to

people was awkward when we

parents had been in a good mood. However, the smiles on their

saw Felix and Lilac.

out of courtesy and

and Aunt Melinda’s expressions had also faltered, especially Aunt

me and my mom, unable to hide the awkwardness

expression.

It wasn’t something that could be smoothed over with a few forced

it was all in the past. I wouldn’t have anything to do with Felix anymore. Now, he was nothing more than my neighbor and a childhood friend. That was

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