Chapter 103

We told Aunt Mel that we were spending Christmas abroad a week before Christmas. She cried a lot, so

much so that she had to cover her mouth.

Mom was very upset too. She kept Aunt Mel company for the whole morning, and her eyes were all puffy.

Aunt Mel went on about how disappointed she was regarding Felix. She couldn’t understand why he became so inconsiderate about his family’s feelings. She also mentioned that Lilac looked like a cunning

woman, and that she feared that she might hurt Felix.

There was nothing much Mom could do except offer words of consolation. She could empathize with Aunt Mel very well. After all, we had been neighbors for 20 years–we were like a family now.

We treated each other like a part of our lives, but Mom couldn’t do anything about Lilac’s visit. For the first time in 20 years, we had our Sunday roast separately. I didn’t know how the Whites coped with that,

but my family was enjoying ourselves.

Mom cooked a delicious meal, and Dad opened a bottle of red wine for Mom and me. I raised my glass,

to offer a toast. Suddenly, someone

must be Aunt Mel. I

loud, “Aunt Mel, the food is ready. Come join

Aunt Mel? Open your eyes!”

head,

himself in. “Uncle Gerald,

Come. Lulu, bring an extra

came to drink with him. Together with Colin, they finished

of red wine, during which Colin boasted how my drawing was used as a reference by

said that I was becoming more successful as I had earned 20 grand on my

that my

jokes to make my parents laugh out

Colin with food and wine. I was delegated the role of a

needed.

Colin and Dad wanted to play a game of chess. They cheered and bantered,

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sacrifice their pawns. The atmosphere was lively. Shortly after, Dad grew tired. Mom went to

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