Chapter 76
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With most lecturers and students out of campus, only Colin and I were in the usually quiet studio.
Apart from watching me eat, he kept reminding me to focus and put more effort into my work. It was so desolate that I felt like crying.
Oh, Christmas.
The holiday came just once a year, and yet I was forced to waste it. How heartbreaking! I wanted to cry!
On the night of the 3rd, I was enslaved until 9:00 pm. Exhausted and sleepy, I snapped that it was bedtime and that I would finish the rest tomorrow.
However, Colin adamantly refused, using both soft and hard tactics to drag me into completing the remaining work.
At 10:45 pm, he escorted me back to the dormitory. After three consecutive days of working day and night, I was physically and mentally worn out. I was sound asleep as soon as I got into the bed.
In my dream, Julia and Queenie were sitting in a restaurant, proudly showing off the photos they took in Verdantmont. The scenery was beautiful, making me want to cross through the dream and give them a good beating.
Originally, I thought I could relax idly during the holiday. Nonetheless, just as dawn was breaking, my phone started ringing incessantly like it was haunted.
Thinking it was my mom, I didn’t bother to check the caller ID and answered with a sleepy “Mom“.
There was a moment of silence on the other end, followed by a soft laugh that was so familiar that it made me shudder.
I instantly woke up, subconsciously looking at the screen. Colin was smiling at me charmingly. Why was he bothering me so early in the morning? It was a holiday, and I had finished all my y work.
My morning anger went through the roof.
Momentarily I forgot that my face was unwashed and my hair was messy. I shouted, “Why are you awake so early during the holidays? Are you crazy?”
Colin laughed even more devilishly, with a mischievous glint in his eyes. The corner of his lips lifted, making him look like a refined scoundrel. “Lazy pig, get up already. I’ll take you out to have fun.”
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Being my stubborn self, I refused.
He then patiently described how delicious the food was, how beautiful the scenery was, and how many artists flocked there for inspiration. He claimed that I might not want to come back once I visited the
place.
Colin’s clear voice carried a teasing tone. He was not only a master of watercolor painting but also an
expert at brainwashing. By the end, all I could think was that if I missed this opportunity, it would be the
biggest mistake of my life.
Moreover, there were still four days of vacation left. Lazing around in the dormitory would be a waste. Not wanting to miss the second chance after the first, I succumbed to Colin’s sweet talk.
After I hastily got ready, I exited the dormitory with a small backpack. Colin was waiting for me under a tree, silently watching me as I approached. His gaze was so dark and deep. It was shining in a way that
made him extraordinarily handsome.
He resembled a tall, straight pine tree, emitting a clear, refreshing aura. The overall impression he gave
was pure, noble, and dignified. For some reason, I felt my heart rate accelerate a bit.
Colin’walked toward me, took the backpack, and then led me to his black SUV.
“It’s too early for breakfast. I bought something on the way. Just eat this for now.” He handed me a
beautifully logo–printed paper bag.
Opening it, I found the pancakes and milkshake from my favorite diner. The diner was located nearly 25
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