Chapter 10


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    Now, I understood that his patience for me had nothing to do with that ridiculous pact our mothers


    made


    on our behalf.


    He had already gotten sick and tired of me. It was just that he had been suppressing it the whole time.


    Mom’s and Aunt Mel’s words must’ve triggered him that night and made him explode. Or, perhaps, he


    had wanted to create such a massive scene so that everyone would know he would never be with me.


    I would always remember what he said to me. I would do as he asked, but this would also be thest


    time I would do anything for him or listen to his words.


    I had loved him for so many years, and now, it was time to let him go.


    That day, we didn’t speak at all as we walked to school.


    The morning sun was warm and bright, yet he and I were like cold and distant strangers.


    I stepped into the ssroom first, and Felix followed closely after. I had always been following after


    him,


    so it was quite amusing now that our roles had reversed.


    Our ssmates loved to tease us. They always said that we were a pair of lovebirds that never


    separated from each other.


    When they saw use in, the male ssmates started hooting and teasing us again. “Oh, look! The


    lovebirds are here!”


    Back then, I would feel slightly embarrassed but also secretly pleased because I really thought of him


    as


    someone I loved.


    Right now, my ssmates‘ teasing words were still the same, but what I felt inside waspletely


    different.


    I snuck a nce at Felix’s face and saw that his expression was thunderous. He shoved his hands into


    his pockets nonchntly and walked expressionlessly to his seat before he started to attempt the


    questions in a workbook.


    His cold indifference made my heart feel as if it were pricked by needles.


    There was no way for him to retract his words. Ever since that night, our ending had already been


    decided. Since he wanted to cut me off entirely, I would be more than happy to help out with that.


    I ced my bag on my desk and went up to the podium. For the first time ever, I rified my


    rtionship with Felix to our ssmates.


    “Good morning, my fellow ssmates. Felix and I are neighbors, and I’m always seen with him


    because


    we live close to each other.


    “I’m sorry for causing such a misunderstanding. All I’m trying to say is that Felix and I are neighbors


    and nothing else, so please stop teasing us. Thank you.”


    When I got off the podium, I could see the confused gaze my ssmates shot at each other. As I


    walked past Felix, I noticed his expression was even more sour than usual.


    During recess, Jade Campbell pulled me to a corner and asked why I said all of that.


    I exined what had happened the other night to her.


    Jade’s expression soured as she eximed, “I never would’ve thought that Felix was such a bastard!


    He


    could’ve just said that he didn’t like you. Why did he have to humiliate you like that?”


    I shrugged. “Perhaps I took things too far and disregarded his feelings. Regardless, it won’t happen


    again.


    “Don’t be sad, Lulu! We’re all still here for you! You’ll definitely find someone in the future!” Jade


    I smiled as I nodded in agreement.


    I


    She was right. I still had a bright future ahead, and I would find someone I love and be loved by!