Chapter 273
“I know, Mom. Don’t worry, I’ll think it through before deciding.”
It was already 2:00 am after the chat. I yawned and went to bed. Right when I climbed into my bed, my phone screen lit up.
I opened my WhatsApp and saw a selfie from Colin. Still in his pajamas, he made a peace sign to the camera. “I hope I can see you whenever I open my eyes in the future. Goodnight and have a sweet dream.”
My heart was aflutter.
I wanted to reply to his text but couldn’t come up with anything. After an extended hesitation, I sent him a thumbs–up emoji.
After I sent the text, I realized how ridiculous it might look. I thought about recalling the message, but I saw no point in doing that. Therefore, I left it be.
I was free on Saturday. If I were still studying at my university, I would’ve spent the day shopping with Jade and Zara.
However, we had all grown up, and we worked in different cities now. Unless it was planned beforehand, it’d be hard for us to meet up.
On Sunday, Colin and I flew back to Imperia. Felix booked the same flight as
Colin and I did.
After he left home, he walked quietly next to us. I couldn’t discern his emotion. He only stared at the road ahead with a blank expression.
Once we landed, Colin drove us to the college with his SUV.
As soon as we entered the gate, we saw Lilac looking around under the shade as if she were waiting for somebody.
“Should I drop you off here?” asked Colin.
Felix’s gaze fell on Lilac. A mix of emotions briefly appeared on his face
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before he mumbled, “Okay.”
Then, we drove away. I saw Lilac throw herself into Felix’s embrace and talk to him affectionately. Felix only listened impassively. After what happened the last time, it felt like Felix’s and Lilac’s roles had swapped.
Their silhouettes slowly diminished in the rear–view mirror until it was
nothing.
“They’re gone. What’s up? Do you miss them already?” protested Colin glumly.
“Tsk. Colin, are you jealous?”
“What do you think?”
“Come on, Colin. Are you jealous of your own brother?”
“That’s not my brother. That’s a jerk.”
I cackled. I couldn’t believe Colin would call Felix a jerk.
“You know, Colin, I once wondered if I’d be lonely forever after Felix rejected me. He was perfect to me. It wasn’t until I met you that I realized I would’ve been lonely forever had I dated him.”
“What do you mean?”
“I mean, if possible, I want to spend the rest of my life with you.”
Colin’s gloomy expression brightened up, and he flashed me a handsome
smile.
He parked at a secluded corner and pulled me into his embrace. Then, he said with a raspy breath, “Babe, I’m officially your boyfriend now, am I not?
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