Chapter 220
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It was obvious Felix was satisfied with my reaction at the time. However, he was unhappy with my reaction after I regained my rationality.
When we arrived at the restaurant, Felix and some other guys smoked outside while the women and I entered the private room first.
I chose an airy place to sit down. As we still needed to wait for Felix and the others, I took out my phone to kill time. However, I was stunned.
I had several missed calls and messages from Colin. The earliest one was at five in the evening, which was about two hours ago.
I couldn’t help but sweat profoundly.
I quickly called him back. The call was answered immediately, and Colin’s anxious voice sounded. “Lulu, where are you? Why did it take so long for you to call back?”
It was obvious Colin was panicking as he hadn’t been able to reach me.
I rubbed my forehead regretfully. “Colin, I’m fine. I’m currently outside-”
“What happened, Lulu? Who’s on the phone?” Before I could finish speaking, Felix suddenly spoke up. I was unsure when he suddenly appeared behind me.
Colin seemed to be stunned for a moment before replying hoarsely, “Were you always with
Felix?”
“That’s right. We…” Colin’s tone made me a little anxious. I wanted to explain to him that Felix and I were only together to rehearse and nothing else.
Before I could say that, Hannah’s bright voice called out to me, “Luna, get off the phone and start ordering. I’m going to starve to death.”
Colin paused for a moment. “It’s good to hear that you’re safe. It’s getting a bit late. Don’t eat too much, and remember to tell me when you get back.”
Before I could bid him goodbye, the call was hung up. It left behind the cold and indifferent beeps of the dial tone.
Hannah was an outgoing person. After ordering, she ushered the few guys who were standing to take a seat.
“Felix, come and sit here,” Hannah called out with a smile while patting the seat beside her.
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Her eyes were filled with anticipation. Perhaps it was because of the hope in her heart that caused her smile to be extra sweet.
Felix furrowed his eyebrows slightly. After scanning the room, he pointed to the seat beside me. “I’ll sit here.”
Hannah withdrew her hand in disappointment, trying her best to keep the smile on her face. I felt sorry to see her poking at the food with a fork.
Actually, I really wanted to tell her to give up as Felix had a girlfriend. Unfortunately, I wasn’t close to her, and she didn’t make it obvious that she wanted to pursue Felix.
I couldn’t just tell her that Felix was taken. It would make her seem like she was eyeing Felix, and it would easily tarnish her reputation.
We were studying in the same college, after all. Felix was also a charming and talented guy who attracted women anywhere he went. Almost everyone in the school knew him.
Naturally, it was no secret that he had a girlfriend. It was unlikely that Hannah, who seemed
so interested in him, was unaware of this.
In my opinion, it was a dangerous and immoral thing to pursue someone despite knowing they had a partner.
However, Lilac had used the same method and succeeded in pursuing Felix back then. If she got cheated on many years later, it could be considered her payback.
All in all, I didn’t eat dinner too happily that day. I couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable with Felix sitting next to me.
It had been years since I had been so close to him. The citrusy freshness that used to be comforting now felt strangely unfamiliar. It was past 9:00 pm after dinner. Everyone was chatting and laughing as we headed back. All of us bade farewell at the college’s entrance.
I turned onto the path leading to my apartment while Felix trailed behind me. His footsteps. sounded neither too close nor too far behind me.
“I can head home by myself. Don’t worry about it.” I wasn’t used to him sending me back.
There was no need for any interaction between us as the rehearsal was over. It wouldn’t be worth it to risk any misunderstandings with Lilac, so it was better to avoid any unnecessary complications.