Semua Bab Seduced by My Childhood Sweetheart’s Brother : Bab 831 - Bab 840

Time flew by, and the scenes from last year were still vivid in my mind even though 365 days had passed.I could see that Felix was brooding over last year's events, his calm exterior belying his seething emotions. The anger of the past was gone, replaced only with regret and anguish.The atmosphere was as lively as before, but my feelings were different. Everything had changed. The seven of us split into two cabins on the Ferris wheel, which slowly ascended into the sky.The night sky was clear, with stars hanging low. Distant lights flickered like tiny flames, and smoke from an unknown home rose and writhed in the wind, like a snake slithering up the sky.A new year had arrived, and I silently wished my parents good health, my friends' dreams to come true, and peace and prosperity to the world.Below us, countless people waved their glow sticks, their chants echoing the countdown on the LED screen."Three, two, one…"Fireworks lit up the sky as the Ferris wheel cabin I was in

I heard that a cultural platform adapted one of the romantic stories into an audio drama, which became an instant hit. The author personally sought me out and insisted on sharing a portion of the royalties, saying that without my painting, she wouldn't have found the inspiration to write such a touching love story.My classmates coined a term for this phenomenon, calling it the "Luna Effect".Of course, all of this happened later. When I submitted Colin's portrait as a class assignment, I never expected it to receive such an overwhelming response or that so many people would love it. It was an unexpected and pleasant surprise.After finals, winter break began. Zara and I packed our bags and headed back to Southsville together. I was on winter break while Zara was using her accumulated vacation days.Through her own efforts, Zara successfully obtained a permanent position and became a full-fledged police officer. Her innate sense of justice and agile abilities had finally found t

In the future, when all of this was over, I promised myself that Colin and I would take good care of my parents.This winter break had been relatively uneventful for me. Aside from my parents, I didn't want to see anyone or go anywhere. I spent most of my days lounging at home, focusing on my comics. Occasionally, I would call Nico to check on the progress of our experiments.Since Nico's house was near Jesselton College, he was left to handle everything in the lab during my time at home. Despite being on his own, he worked with complete dedication and never once complained.As I settled back into the familiarity of my childhood home, long-forgotten memories resurfaced with newfound clarity. It dawned on me that, throughout my early years, Colin had always been a constant presence. His love and companionship were significantly more profound than Felix's.Colin had always indulged me, showering me with kindness and leaving the best of everything for me to enjoy. He would save whol

Dad emptied a whole case of beer during the dinner. He got so drunk he started talking nonsense and insisted on drinking more. Mom had to force him onto the bed and lull him to sleep. It seemed that Mom had practiced her soothing skills on Dad before she used them on me. After dinner, I intended to watch Mardi Gras with Mom, but Dad was too irritating. He kept calling for Mom incessantly. When she didn't respond, he came out with bloodshot eyes to grab her. Mom gave me an apologetic look and blushed as Dad dragged her into the bedroom. The door slammed shut, shutting me out of their world.It all made sense now. I was an accident, and they were the ones meant to be.Watching Mardi Gras alone was pointless, and I wasn't in the mood for it now that Mom wasn't watching with me. Since my parents had gone to their room, I no longer had a reason to keep watching. I tidied up the living room and went to my room. After showering, I lay on the bed staring at the ceiling.Bursts of la

So, where did this thing on my neck come from?I quickly felt up my neck and found a small flower on a chain. The uneven texture left me utterly shocked.Emotions surged as I nervously caressed the chain. A suspicion formed in my mind that I could hardly believe.In my dream, Colin had placed an orchid necklace around my neck. The pendant in my hand was also a tiny orchid. So, last night wasn't just a dream!I leaped out of bed. A small square box poked into my palm when I propped myself up with my right hand. I opened it and found a set of high-quality brushes with soft, hard, and pointed bristles. Beside it lay a flat, paper box containing a very old book. The pages were worn, and even the corners were frayed, revealing an ancient paint recipe without a title page.No other words were needed. It had to be that Colin was back. His gentle calls to me in my dream were real.He had come to see me, but I had slept through it like a log, mistaking our long-awaited reunion for a mer