Chapter 296
“How dare you hit me!” Aunt Mel shouted
Mom retorted, “So what if I hit you? You’re so cruel! Are you crazy? Colin is your son! You’re the one who will face retribution if you curse him like this! No wonder Felix is heartless and selfish. He must’ve learned from you!
“Let’s make this clear. Lulu and Felix will never be together! Even if she can’t marry anyone, we’ll raise her for the rest of her life! Just give up! Lulu, let’s go. We don’t need such neighbors. We no longer need to worry about Felix’s life or death!”
Mom indifferently took my frigid hand and brought me into the elevator just as it arrived. Dad followed us.
Colin halted the elevator door just before it closed and followed us. I leaned. against the wall, shivering. My mind was in chaos.
Aunt Mel’s words were like a curse, repeating continually in my mind and causing me heartbreak.
“Lulu, what’s wrong? Say something. Don’t scare me.”
“Baby, say something. Look at me. Don’t be afraid. We’re all by your side. It’s okay.”
I tried to reassure my parents that I was alright and they didn’t need to worry about me. However, no matter how hard I tried, my throat felt constricted, and I was unable to speak. I couldn’t stop trembling.
“Lulu, don’t be afraid. I’m here.” Colin stopped the elevator and prevented others from entering.
He took me in his arms and hugged me in the corner. I could smell his scent of pine, and his eyes were full of worry and deep pain.
I was hurting, but it was worse for him because the person who cursed at us
1/2
was his biological mother.
Colin’s embrace was warm. His scent gradually soothed my mood.
My tears eventually streamed down. The salty taste spread in my mouth, mirroring my sadness.
I wrapped my arms around him and told him I was fine, showing him strength and support.
He let go of me and placed his forehead on mine. I noticed his reddened eyes, the rage he was holding back, and the pain he suppressed within.
“Colin.”
“Hmm, I’m here. Don’t be afraid.”
I aggrievedly cried in Colin’s arms.
“Colin, why did Aunt Mel say that? We’re not at fault.”
He embraced me and softly patted my back before kissing my cheeks.
“Lulu, let’s forget those. We have the final say about our future. Nobody can decide for us. We’ll be happy forever.”
I had no idea how much time had passed until I vaguely heard someone outside asking if the elevator was damaged and needed someone to repair it. Colin eventually put me down and led me over to my parents.
“Uncle Gerald, Aunt Harper, what happened today was my mom’s fault. I’ll talk with her. Please take care of Lulu. Thank you.”
My parents told him, “I didn’t expect your mom to be so unreasonable. She’s simply a shrew! You should head back. Lulu is our daughter. We’ll take good care of her.”
When we left the elevator, Colin grabbed my wrist and looked into my eyes. He earnestly pledged, “Lulu, we’ll find happiness. Believe me.”
“Hmm, I believe you.”