Chapter 322

“When I was eight, Aunt Mel and her parents moved in next door to your grandma’s house. At that time, she was thin and small. She wore ill–fitting clothes and often sneaked a peek at me from the balcony.

“I’ve known her for over 40 years now, and I’ve been best friends with her for almost 30 years. She has really disappointed me. Lately, I’ve been feeling guilty for letting you be scolded by her in front of so many people.

“It was all because I was blind and mistook a bad person for a friend.”

Mom’s eyes reddened, so I quickly grabbed a tissue to wipe away her tears.

It was impossible not to blame Aunt Mel. After all, the things she said clearly showed that she couldn’t stand seeing Colin and me together. She was ready to break us apart.

But Mom had been friends with Aunt Mel for decades. They were like sisters. despite not being related by blood. Things had gotten to this point. Not only was Mom heartbroken and disappointed, but I was upset as well.

I wanted to comfort Mom, but after thinking for a while, I didn’t know what to say. I couldn’t understand their friendship. I was not Mom, so our perspectives. and emotions were different. I couldn’t feel the love Mom had for her.

“By the way, Mom, I went to Colin’s house today. Uncle Austin and Aunt Mel were

but Felix came

looks at me makes me feel like I’m being stared at by a devil. It’s

for a while yesterday. He didn’t seem different at first, but when we talked about you and Colin, his expression immediately changed. How should I put it? It felt like there was a wolf

feelings exactly, Mom. Do you think he wants to kill

on with him. Regardless, you have to be careful when you go back to school.

possible.

time with Lilac at school, so his old feedings might be stirred up again after going

around you, so you have to protect yourself and not

“I will, Mom,”

to school was scheduled for three days later. Zara and I discussed meeting up before leaving. We could bring someone before

were planning to go to a Spanish restaurant, but due to Jade’s boyfriend’s allergy,

both Zara and Jade brought their boyfriends. I asked Colin if he

years older than me, so I thought he wouldn’t want to join our gathering. But

went to the kitchen for some water. Somehow, Felix appeared expressionlessly behind him in

gave

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