Chapter 290
It was as if something had suddenly pierced my heart. It stung so badly that I couldn’t stand it. I leaned against the wall with difficulty and cried quietly.
I never expected Aunt Mel to say such a thing after we had known each other
for almost 20 years.
Although she wasn’t my biological mother, she should be aware of my personality and have an accurate assessment of me.
Her attitude toward the incident between Felix and me led me to believe as
much.
However, when her son’s life was in danger, she appeared to be a different person, prone to saying harsh words.
I couldn’t see the familiar Aunt Mel anymore. In other words, except for Colin, I was unfamiliar with the rest of the White family.
“Mom, don’t slander Lulu. She didn’t say anything. This has nothing to do with her. You can’t put pressure on her.”
“Okay, I won’t pressure her. But you must give her to your brother. Go break up with her. She’ll listen to you.”
“Why, Mom? Why must you force me?”
Colin’s voice quivered. “Lulu is my girlfriend. Do you know how many years. I’ve been waiting for this day? I can understand if you aren’t happy with me. But how can you say such things? She has the right to make her own choices.
“Why should I give in? I’m deeply in love with her. I’ve had a crush on her for more than 20 years. Why should I give her to Felix?” He sobbed, voice filled with deep grief and rage.
Men wouldn’t cry easily. I could tell Colin was anguished.
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“I’ve liked her since she was born. For over 20 years, she’s everything to me.
It was just that she was promised to Felix at that time. Regardless of how much I liked her, I couldn’t confess to her. When Felix rejected her, she became depressed.
“I did my best to please her and encouraged her to join competitions. She managed to overcome her sadness and return to her cheerful self. And now she’s willing to accept me. Mom, do you realize how thrilled I was when she agreed to be my girlfriend? I was going crazy with joy.
“I understand that you are desperate to save Felix. You want him to live, and so do I. However, Lulu is my life. Are you going to trade my life for his? I’m also your son. Why are you being so unfair?”
Colin burst into tears. Hearing that, I wanted to open the door, hug him, and tell him I would never leave him, no matter who forced me.
Unfortunately, the timing wasn’t ideal. My interruption might irritate Aunt Mel and cause trouble for Colin..
I had no idea he loved me so genuinely. I felt heartbroken to hear him say
that.
I went to a secluded spot, wiped away my tears, and returned to the ward once my emotions had calmed.
Uncle Austin had finished wiping down Felix’s body. He was sitting in a chair, squeezing Felix’s feet.
After a while, Colin returned with reddened eyes. It was obvious that he had cried. I pretended not to notice and sat next to him. Regardless of who was in the room, I nestled into his arms and gently leaned against him.
His stiff body gradually relaxed. Then, he wrapped his arms around my shoulders, pressing me against his chest.