Chapter 273

“I know, Mom. Don’t worry, I’ll think it through before deciding.”

It was already 2:00 am after the chat. I yawned and went to bed. Right when I climbed into my bed, my phone screen lit up.

I opened my WhatsApp and saw a selfie from Colin. Still in his pajamas, he made a peace sign to the camera. “I hope I can see you whenever I open my eyes in the future. Goodnight and have a sweet dream.”

My heart was aflutter.

I wanted to reply to his text but couldn’t come up with anything. After an extended hesitation, I sent him a thumbs–up emoji.

After I sent the text, I realized how ridiculous it might look. I thought about recalling the message, but I saw no point in doing that. Therefore, I left it be.

I was free on Saturday. If I were still studying at my university, I would’ve spent the day shopping with Jade and Zara.

However, we had all grown up, and we worked in different cities now. Unless it was planned beforehand, it’d be hard for us to meet up.

On Sunday, Colin and I flew back to Imperia. Felix booked the same flight as

Colin and I did.

After he left home, he walked quietly next to us. I couldn’t discern his emotion. He only stared at the road ahead with a blank expression.

Once we landed, Colin drove us to the college with his SUV.

saw Lilac looking around under

you off

gaze fell on Lilac. A mix of emotions briefly

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before he mumbled, “Okay.”

we drove away. I saw Lilac throw herself into Felix’s embrace and talk to him affectionately. Felix only listened impassively. After what happened the last time, it felt like Felix’s and Lilac’s roles had

silhouettes slowly diminished in the

nothing.

What’s up? Do you miss

are you

“What do you think?”

on, Colin. Are you

brother. That’s a

couldn’t believe Colin would call

wondered if I’d be lonely forever after Felix rejected me. He was perfect to me. It wasn’t until I met

“What do you mean?”

spend the rest of my

brightened up, and

smile.

Then, he said with a raspy

be. But now, you’re not

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