Chapter 205
Felix’s lanky frame faltered, and a deep sense of sadness filled his eyes.
It wasn’t until I’finished my sentence that I realized I had returned the exact same words he told me back then.
But why was he sad? Forget about the past–we were young and naive back then. He was now dating Lilac. Why was he hurt by what I said?
Because he cared about me? No way. Back then, he viewed me as an eyesore, a pest.
And more importantly, I couldn’t care less if he was upset or not.
They said time could heal everything. And indeed, I had completely moved on from the pain my tragic past brought me.
Felix was now a stranger in my life.
The pain he had once inflicted on me and the tears I had once shed were nothing but
my growth.
That was all.
“If there’s nothing else, goodbye. And quit bothering me.” Turning, I left angrily.
“Stay, Lulu,” Felix called out. He sounded vulnerable and sincere.
“Just spit it out now. I don’t have time for you. You’re getting on my nerves.”
He was irritating me.
“Just answer me this–are you dating Colin now?”
I turned back in confusion and met his eyes. I discerned desperation on his face as he scrutinized my reaction.
What made him think that I was dating Colin? Colin was like my older brother.
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“Why does it matter, Felix? Do you think you get to tell me who I can date? Since you brought this up, let me be clear with you. My love life is none of your business. Know that we’re strangers and that you have no right to ask me such a personal question.
“We’re not close, and I’m not obliged to report everything to you. Understood?” “Just tell me. Did you reject Matthew because you were waiting for Colin?”
What? I wish I could slap him.
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Matthew was Matthew, and Colin was Colin. How could he mix both of them together?
“Who are you to me? Why should I give you my answer?”
“Lulu, I just want you to know that Colin isn’t the right guy for you. He’s so much older than you and-”
“I get to decide whether Colin is the right guy for me or not. It’s none of your business.”
“Yes, Lulu, I know your love life is none of my business. You can date anyone in this world except for Colin.”
“But I want to. I want to date Colin. What about it? Do you have a problem with it? You’re out of your mind. Bugger off, Felix. Bugger off!” I screamed.
Perhaps intimidated by my outburst, Felix took one good look at me before slowly leaving my line of sight. His tall figure swayed from side to side.
Thanks to Felix, my evening was ruined!
Just as I stomped my way back home, Colin appeared. Wearing a simple wool coat and dark slacks, he looked handsome and classy.
“Did you enjoy yourself?” I protested grumpily.
After all these years, Colin still had his bad habit of eavesdropping.
“I wasn’t eavesdropping. I came to look for you, but I ran into Felix. I didn’t want you to be affected by my presence, so I excused myself.”
“Tsk. As if I’d believe that.” I pouted. “Are you free now? You’re done with
“Nope. I still have work to do later.”
“Why are you here, then?”
your work?“”
“Nothing. I wanted to check on my baby girl because I was worried about her.”
Was Colin flirting with me?
Recalling what Felix had said to me earlier, I could feel my cheeks turning red.
Urgh, I must be overthinking this. Colin was just a friend. Why would he flirt with me?
After Colin walked me back to my apartment, he returned to his work. He asked me to sleep
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early and told me that he was picking me up tomorrow at noon for lunch.