Chapter 203
Colin tilted his head to look at me with a smile, listening to me yap about everything like an excited girl. Tenderness threatened to overflow from his starry eyes.
I was 22 years old. I was an adult now. In front of my classmates and lecturers, I behaved like
a gentle, elegant woman. Some of my juniors even followed me around just to learn my
mannerisms.
Unbeknownst to them, I behaved like a spoiled fool in front of Colin.
To our surprise, we ran into Felix.
His
eyes fell on Colin’s and my interlocked fingers. Subconsciously, I tried to withdraw my hand, but Colin wouldn’t let me go. He grabbed my hand tightly as we walked toward Felix.
“Hey, Colin,” greeted Felix.
“Hey, have
you
eaten? Do you want to join us?”
Felix hesitated for a while. He then took out his phone to send a quick text before joining us.
Jinovy was way more prosperous than Southsville. I found many high-end restaurants here, and out of them, Colin picked a seafood restaurant.
The establishment was well-decorated. It was quiet and filled with greenery, prompting me to think that I was in a botanical garden.
We were seated at a table for four. Colin and I sat on one side while Felix sat opposite us.
The ambient music was soothing, and the air conditioning was adjusted to the right temperature. I placed my head on Colin’s shoulder as we read the digital menu on the table.
Colin’s presence dispelled the unease between Felix and me. At least I didn’t have to worry about Lilac making a fuss over this meal.
Before long, the food was served. The three of us dug in.
Colin wasn’t a big eater. He helped me cut my food, and whenever I lifted my head, I would meet his gentle gaze. It warmed
my heart.
For a moment, in that safe corner, I almost thought that he only had his eyes on me.
Something within me was blooming.
Felix was rather reticent. He ate his food with his head lowered. He didn’t look too thrilled
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about everything.
During the conversation with Colin, I learned that he had finished his master’s degree when I was a freshman. He stayed until my graduation because he was pursuing a doctorate.
And he often appeared in the post-grad faculty because he was the teaching assistant to his professor.
I was absent-minded in the past, so I never asked Colin about his studies. Thinking about how often I relied on his pampering, I found my behavior mortifying.
“So what are you doing in Jesselton College?” I asked the question I had wanted to ask.
“I’m here to take care of a kitten and to be a lecturer.” Colin patted my head openly in public and fed me the prawn he had just deshelled. He was spoiling me as usual.
“Kitten? I’m a grown woman, alright?” I knew who Colin was referring to.
“Yes, yes. A grown woman. Lulu is now a gorgeous, independent woman.” Colin flicked my nose affectionately. I scrunched my nose and glared at him.
This had always been how Colin and I interacted with each other. I was younger than him, and it was only natural that he doted on me.
“This is huge. Why didn’t you tell your parents?”
“Why tell them? They aren’t experts in academia, so in the end, it’s all up to me. Besides, I’m sure they’ll be happy with my decision. They always think that they owe you something.
Knowing that I’m taking care of you can put their minds at ease.”
Felix continued to remain silent. He stared indifferently at our PDA while he finished beer
after beer.
In the middle of the lunch, I turned around and saw that Lilac was standing outside, peering at Felix. Annoyed, I tapped on the table to beckon to Felix.