Chapter 221

All in all, I didn’t eat dinner too happily that day. I couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable with Felix sitting next to me.

It had been years since I had been so close to him. The citrusy freshness that used to be comforting now felt strangely unfamiliar. It was past 9:00 pm after dinner. Everyone was chatting and laughing as we headed back. All of us bade farewell at the college’s entrance.

I turned onto the path leading to my apartment while Felix trailed behind me. His footsteps sounded neither too close nor too far behind me.

“I can head home by myself. Don’t worry about it.” I wasn’t used to him sending me back.

There was no need for any interaction between us as the rehearsal was over. It wouldn’t be worth it to risk any misunderstandings with Lilac, so it was better to avoid any unnecessary complications.

Felix acted as though he didn’t hear me and followed me leisurely.

He put his hands in his pockets, took a few steps forward, and walked beside me. No matter

how I tried to chase him away, he didn’t say anything or leave. He just moved forward

stubbornly.

was bright. Our elongated shadows on the ground

that never met.

knew we were not meant

buzzing in his pocket. This sound was eerie and terrifying in the

same as he

Even though the calls would hang up automatically, the phone would soon vibrate again. If Felix didn’t answer, it seemed highly likely that the

one who could reach out to Felix anytime

we started rehearsing until we returned from dinner. I had wondered if Lilac had changed her

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others too much, which was much better than muting

did on Thanksgiving that year, when he made everything clear

the difference.between someone

on the same floor as me came

would get me into trouble if he

savior had shown

carry one bag. We went in together while talking. Glancing back,

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