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.

Melinda began

happy Aunt Melinda is.” My mom pursed

to unpack my luggage while telling me how Aunt Melinda would pretend that she did not

Colin.

had missed Colin deeply as she kept talking about him

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

in shock when he saw

Why didn’t you tell me? I could have

for you.”

expect Colin to return. Even Felix was

+15 BONUS

However, he returned one day later as

returned, his parents had

dinners without Colin. Now that he was back, we had

a proper dinner together.

asked Felix to head to the restaurant when he arrived at the airport. Then, we would all go

the

did not expect Felix to arrive

people was awkward when we all

in a good mood. However,

saw Felix and Lilac.

greeted them out of courtesy and did not

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

me and my mom, unable to hide the awkwardness and

expression.

already been ingrained in everyone’s memories. It wasn’t something that

anymore. Now, he was nothing

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