NovelEnglishChapter 273 “I know, Mom. Don’t worry, I'll think it through before deciding.” It was already 2:00 am after the chat. | yawned and went to bed. Right when | climbed into my bed, my phone screen lit up.
| opened my Whatand saw a selfie from Colin. Still in his pajamas, he made a peace sign to the camera. “1 hope | can see you whenever | open my eyes in the future. Goodnight and have a sweet dream.” My heart was aflutter.
| wanted to reply to his text but couldn't cup with anything. After an extended hesitation, | sent him a thumbs-up emoji.
After | sent the text, | realized how ridiculous it might look. | thought about recalling the message, but | saw no point in doing that. Therefore, I left it be.
| was free on Saturday. If | were still studying at my university, | would've spent the day shopping with Jade and Zara.
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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 | flew back to Imperia. Felix booked the sflight as Colin and | did.
After he left home, he walked quietly next to us. | 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.
As soon as we entered the gate, we saw Lilac looking around under the shade as if she were waiting for somebody.
“Should | drop you off here?” asked Colin.
Felix’s gaze fell on Lilac. A mix of emotions briefly appeared on his face 1/3 418 BONUS before he mumbled, “Okay.” Then, we drove away. | 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 swapped.
Their silhouettes slowly diminished in the rear-view mirror until it was nothing.
“They're gone. What's up? Do you miss them already?” protested Colin glumly.
“Tsk. Colin, are you jealous?” “What do you think?” “Con, Colin. Are you jealous of your own brother?” “That’s not my brother. That's a jerk.” | cackled. | couldn't believe Colin would call Felix a jerk.
“You know, Colin, | once wondered if I'd be lonely forever after Felix rejected me. He was perfect to me. It wasn't until | met you that | realized | would've been lonely forever had | dated him.” “What do you mean?” “I mean, if possible, | want to spend the rest of my life with you.” Colin’s gloomy expression brightened up, and he flasheda hands smile.
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He parked at a secluded corner and pulledinto his embrace. Then, he said with a raspy breath, “Babe, I'm officially your boyfriend now, am | not? “You will be. But now, you're not there yet.” “Not yet? | might have to bring this to my grave if | wait any longer.” Disappointed, Colin pouted resentfully. He shot his pitiful, teary eyes at me.
| laughed out loud again.
Oh, Colin in love was so cute. | liked him so much.
That night, Felix senta very long text message.
“Lulu, | want to apologize for the pain I've caused you. Truth be told, I'm sad that you found the right person for you. I don’t know why either. I love Lilac, but | can’t get you out of my mind. The face of you holding back your tears keeps coming back in my dreams.
“I want to ccloser and wipe your tears away. But I'm scared to do that. | think | broke your heart, and that’s something that can’t be reversed.
“Colin has always been the better of us. Everyone will see how caring and protective he is toward you. While | hate to see you date him, | know he’s the right choice.
“I know he'll love you with all his soul and you'll be happy. Lulu, I'm unable to undo my mistakes. For that, | regret it so much.”
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