Chapter 264
I looked up to see a fleeting glimpse of distress and reluctance in Felix’s
eyes.
“So, are you going to move aside?” Colin’s demeanor became more Imposing. His gaze was cold as he stared at Felix.
Something flickered across Felix’s eyes, and he silently stepped aside.
When I passed by him, I didn’t intend to say much to him. However, I decided it was necessary to make things clear to him.
“Felix, what’s in the past stays in the past. Let it go. As for Lilac’s actions, the two of you share the blame. Without your indulgence, she wouldn’t have gotten bolder each time.
“If what you say about liking me is true and you truly have my best interests at heart, then I ask you not to appear in front of me anymore.
“The world is vast. You should live your life, and I’ll live mine. Let’s not interfere with each other and cross paths again. That would be for the best.”
Colin and I walked past him without stopping.
I didn’t know how Felix felt about what I said, nor did I care to know what
he’d choose to do in response.
What I wanted to convey was clear.
As for the future, there was no future between him and me. It had been that
way long ago.
I hoped he understood,
Our past interactions were due to my sentimentality and soft-heartedness. I didn’t wish for such things to happen again.
Colin wanted to escort me upstairs, but the supervisor sternly refused and
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said that Colin should set an example rather than break school rules.
Colin was unexpectedly at a loss for words and blushed. He repeatedly reminded me to be careful before leaving reluctantly.
When I opened the door to my room, it was still empty.
Helen hadn’t returned.
She was probably caught up with Matthew and had forgotten she still had a
roommate.
After a simple washing up, I planned to take a nap. But if the unfinished painting on my desk were alive, it would probably complain about being neglected. It lay there, still incomplete and unfit for viewing.
I had been sleeping quite well in the hospital these past few days. It felt like a waste of time to sleep now. It was better to paint.
Even though I was injured, I didn’t actually need to rest. I just hurt my mouth, not my hands.
This competition entry was fought for by my professor. I had to win a prize to make him proud. If I wanted to win, how could I do so without putting in
the effort?
Just as I was getting ready, Mom called.
The day before yesterday, when I was still in the hospital, she video-called me. Not wanting her to worry and using the competition as an excuse, I switched to a voice call. After a brief conversation, I hung up quickly.
Concerned about our unfinished conversation, Mom decided to call at a
different time.
After I answered the call, she relaxed upon seeing that I was in the apartment. She chatted about family matters and gave me a couple of
reminders-wear more clothes as the weather was getting colder and
reduce my consumption of cold foods and drinks as nothing was more
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important than good health.
This was something every mother would say to their children.
After ending the call, I received a message from Colin. He had ordered soup for me, and it would be delivered at 6:30 pm. He also reminded me to be
careful when going downstairs to pick it up.
His message made me think of his repeated suggestions to make him my boyfriend. It left me somewhat perplexed.
Dealing with the Whites had left me wary. But Colin was a wonderful person. If I let him go because of my fears, would I regret it in the future?