Chapter 168

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Colin soothed me patiently for a long time. Each word he said brought me comfort. He cheered me up, making me go from crying to laughing. I no longer dwelled on the previous night’s events.

“Colin, did you receive the birthday gift I sent you?” I asked.

“Yes, I called you as soon as I received it. Did you make this by hand? It’s beautiful. I really like it.”

Colin’s voice was deep and slightly hoarse. His eyes sparkled as if two lamps were burning within.

“Yes, I made two. Yours is dark blue, and mine is light blue. Did you see the two little figures? The taller one is you and the shorter one is me.‘

“So, I guessed right. You’ve been a little rascal since you were young. Remember when you wanted to catch dragonflies and asked Aunt Harper? She was busy, so I took you out.

Right, I was the one who put on your coat and tied your hair into little braids. But it was my first time doing a girl’s hair, so it didn’t turn out very pretty.”

“Colin, you remember it so well, and I remember it too. There were so many dragonflies that day. They were flying in the sky, with some resting on the walls and fences. But you were so clumsy. You only caught one.

Recalling my childhood improved my mood significantly.

to that warm evening. Colin’s hand was holding

why I only

was engrossed in talking about

a moment. “Because dragonflies are

Lulu.

happily, but the sudden movement pulled at the wound on

with concern

He should call the doctor

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called him. I didn’t want to see him either, so I

manage on my own.”

Matthew? Why

worry, Colin. I’m not scared anymore. It’s really good to have you around. Even thousands of miles away, you can still protect

received your distress call, my heart nearly stopped. You really scared the hell out of me. Promise me you’ll

understand. I’ll be

for not protecting me well. Only Colin

Only after I promised not to scare him again did

entered with the cornflakes while I was still

not mad

bathroom to wash the bowl and

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