Chapter 306
“Remember to miss me when you get there.”
Colin, don’t say this in front of my mom. I grumbled inwardly. He wasn’t my official boyfriend yet, but he
said it so calmly and confidently.
“Hmm.” I replied.
“Video call me every day.”
“Hmm.”
“No contact with other boys, especially that rigid one.”
“Hmm.”
I felt embarrassed by his endless reminders, but he refused to stop talking.
I looked at Mom in the rearview mirror. She had pretended not to hear anything. However, her raised
lips
indicated that she was tantly eavesdropping happily.
I felt lucky to have such liberal parents.
Despite Aunt Mel’s outrageous actions, Mom didn’t vent her displeasure at Colin or limit my interactions
with him. It might not be possible for other parents.
To a considerable part, my parents‘ generosity and open–mindedness highlighted Uncle Austin’s and
Aunt Mel’s selfishness and narrow–mindedness.
I called Dad in advance. When we arrived downstairs, he was waiting at the entrance to help us move
our
things.
Seeing Colin, Dad exchanged meaningful nces with Mom.
“Was there too much stuff, Lulu? You shouldn’t have asked Colin to deliver them. Thank you, Colin.
Lulu shouldn’t have troubled you. You may go back. It’s not good if you go back toote. Goodbye.
Come here again when you’re free.”
Dad, since Colin was here, you should just invite him up. Why did we have to wait until next time?
It was preferable to gather by coincidence than by invitation.
I covered my eyes speechlessly and peeked at Colin through my fingers. I hoped he wouldn’t be upset
at Dad’s displeasure.
“Uncle Gerald, my parents knew I hade over. I told them I’m not going back for lunch. Give me the
things. I can carry them up.”
Before Dad could react, Colin grabbed the tworge bags and took the lead.
Dad gave Mom a puzzled look. She covered her mouth and broke outughing. When she passed him,
she tugged him along. He reluctantly followed her up the stairs.
Some im that the father–inw and son–inw were natural enemies. There was some truth to it.
“It has nothing to do with Colin. What are you doing?”
“I’m not targeting him. I’m worried his mom will find another excuse to cause trouble.”
My parents‘ concerns were reasonable.
The atmosphere was stiff during lunchtime, but Colin was smart enough to ovee it and make Dad
happy. He soon regained the chance to y chess with Dad.
Colin arrived very early on New Year’s Eve. When he came in, I was still in bed.
He stood at my bedroom door and smiled at myziness before going to the kitchen to help my
parents.
He was good at pleasing others. Even my old–fashioned father was satisfied with him.
ording to previous years, my parents would prepare a few beloved traditional foods. The ingredients
were prepared the night before. It was quick to make the meals.
Colin looked at the ingredients, opened a few big bags he had brought, and said he would make a
Northern–style barbecue for us.
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My parents had no objection. I even agreed with that wholeheartedly. I had missed that taste a lot in the
six months since my return.
There was a big difference between the Northern and Southern tastes. The Northern one was so
delicious and spicy that others couldn’t describe its essence unless they tried it themselves.
When Colin noticed me walking around the kitchen eagerly, he grinned charmingly, which made my
heart
race.
I pondered if I should add more red flowers and end his probation period early. He was so skilled at
attracting me!
We soon sat at the table, ready to begin the meal. Suddenly, Colin’s phone rang.
He took a look. Then, he appeared upset and put it back in his pocket without answering the phone.
I hadn’t asked Colin how he got along with his family or whether Aunt Mel had expressed her
displeasure.
Judging from his actions, I assumed their rtionship was still terrible. However, they were his family.
He couldn’t stay away from them forever.