Chapter 338
Once again, tears came gushing out uncontrollably.
Colin walked toward me and grabbed my hand. We followed behind the nurse and headed to the normal ward.
When Colin and Austin carried Felix to his bed, I noticed wounds of various sizes on his body. I cried even harder. Behind me, Mom’s eyes turned red too.
Aunt Mel comforted Mom by saying that it was Felix’s choice and that she blamed no one. She told us not to overthink it. As he was now out of critical condition, she prayed that he would wake up soon.
Her words only made Mom feel even more guilty. She watched sorrowfully at the sleeping Felix. He and I grew up together, so Mom truly cared about him.
As our parents were there, Colin chose to remain silent. He only consoled me and told me that everything would get better.
He also helped me apply for medical leave at the university.
I had a lot of homework to do, and the artwork I had to submit for the competition wasn’t done yet either. I also had not gone through the materials for the classes I promised Professor King to teach. The work was piling up.
However, my health did not allow me to work. My mess of a mental state did not help either..
Knowing my condition, Colin helped me apply for leave so that work couldn’t get in the way
of my recovery process.
When Professor King heard that I was in an accident, he came to visit me once. He was glad that the driver didn’t hurt my right arm. Otherwise, the world would have one less watercolor expert in the future.
I wasn’t sure if I should be pissed or laugh at Professor King’s comment. Grumpily, I said I’d swap to oil painting. My decision was, of course, vetoed by both the professor and Colin.
From that day onward, I’d go to visit Felix after having my IV drip treatment. I wanted to do what I could to help.
At first, Colin told me to just rest and recuperate. He said he’d get worried if I kept running around.
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But I said no.
Putting aside the grudges between Felix and me, he saved me. I couldn’t just lay on my bed and do nothing. My moral conscience wouldn’t allow that.
Colin then gave up on telling me what to do. He only watched silently as I massaged Felix’s body. His eyes, which I adored so much, had lost their luster.
1 made a speedy recovery. Since Dad and Mom still had work to do, I asked them to go back. Helen would come after school every day to look after me.
On this day, Helen called and said that she couldn’t come because an emergency family matter came up. I told her not to worry because I could handle everything myself.
I was bored after dinner, so I took a stroll along the corridor. I was lucky because I found a quiet spot that opened to the view outside.
I stood there and admired the dewy leaves after the rain. I saw cute, yellow sprouts budding on the plants. Behind were the mellow lights from the residential area, and further behind was the horizon.
Everything was mesmerizing.
Suddenly, I was entrapped by a warm hug. The woody scent of pine invaded my nose. It made me feel safe.
“Colin,” I cooed and leaned against him.
He grunted in response and tucked a lock of my hair behind my ears. Then, he playfully pinched my dainty earlobe. “Why are you out here? I was looking for you.”
We hadn’t been able to have a private moment after Felix’s car accident.
“I was bored in the ward, so I came out to get some air. Colin, you should smoke less and eat more. You’ve lost so much weight.” 1
I turned around and hugged his waist, sticking my cheek against his chest.