Seduced by My Childhood Sweetheart’s Brother

I didn't walk in on my tip-toes, so I was sure that he heard me. I stood next to him, and my shadow was slightly above his shoes. There was no way he didn't notice my obvious presence. That said, he sat upright and focused on his work. He wasn't distracted at all.

I admired his work for a while before returning to my seat. I flipped over the cover and finished up Rise of Glory, most of which I had completed before I returned to Southsville.

It was a painting with a strong, dimensional presence. Other than the women, there were lakes, corridors, houses, and rocks-everything. I composed the whole framework after I studied Tudor paintings and their cultural-sociological settings.

To accentuate the aesthetics, I used a different kind of drawing technique so that the details could pop out. The person in charge of Dreamlight placed extra emphasis on this painting as it would be displayed in the showcase room. That was why the timing was a bit rushed.

Returning to Southsville took a few days off me. Then, Queenie and Jasmine needed my attention, so I couldn't make any progress. It seemed like I would have to work overtime for a few days.

I was someone who easily lost herself in whatever I did. Within five minutes of touching the brush, I became one with my painting. I only saw, heard, and thought about my work-nothing else.

Once, when I was young, I was so engrossed in my painting that I didn't notice that Dad came to my room. It wasn't until when Dad carried me that I realized that we had guests. To reward my dedication, Dad bought me a lollipop.

often joked that other kids would sleep so soundly that they didn't know they were being carried, whereas I would focus so deeply on my paintings that even when I was being carried, my hands still

for a very long time until a bottle of water came into my vision. I lifted my head and noticed that the sky was bathing in the dusk glow. The setting sun cast mellow lights on

accepted the water bottle and took a sip. Looking around, there was only Colin and

odd. He

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I had reasons to believe that Colin must have

you looking for?" Colin stood next to me and looked at my drawing.

fall, his long arm steadied my frame from behind. He raised his brow

him out?" I said nonchalantly, but Colin didn't take it very

word that exited his mouth was laced with disgruntlement.

break now. We get four or five students on average each day. When the school reopens, Winston said there

You can't shut up about him, can you?"

everyone will laugh at you." I blew raspberries

dare you tease me? It's getting late. Should we go