Chapter 118

I was shocked. The chubby, always–smiling boy who was shorter than me had had a crush on me for many years?

Matthew smirked, delighted to see the disbelief on my face. He ruffled my hair gently. “I was very mad when I found out. There were times when I wanted to confront Felix. But it was so many years ago. Why bring it back now, I thought.

“I was away these few years, and even when I returned, I hardly talked to the people in the group. I only learned yesterday and you and Felix weren’t together. Before I came here, I told myself to keep a level head.

“But whatever I told myself was swiftly discarded when I saw Felix. I couldn’t hold myself back. If you weren’t there, I would’ve punched him.”

“I don’t like violence.” I didn’t know what to say. These few words were the only ones I could come up with. It was difficult to talk about someone I had a crush on for years with

someone who had a crush on me for years.

been so mad if he had treated you right and made you happy. But he hurt you for a woman like Lilac. It doesn’t sit right with me.

punch him.”

Oh, that was why.

eyes faded away, replaced by calmness. “Sorry, Matthew. I didn’t know you had a crush on me. I didn’t

okay. I stayed to clear things up with you, not to upset you. I’m leaving tomorrow, and we might hardly see each other again. You’re the only one I care about in Southpool tubs, I wish you happiness

you’ll meet a woman who loves you

I might not be able to reciprocate his feelings even if I

had turned into a tall, handsome man.

not his soul. Regardless if we would ever reunite in the future, in my mind,

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is the best thing that could happen to me. Alright now. Stop crying. I’d wipe the tears

I waved Matthew goodbye

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