Seduced by My Childhood Sweetheart’s Brother

I believed Lilac’s visit that day was to prove that she had won Felix over me.

I initially had a good impression of Lilac, thinking she was fragile and pitiful. If they truly loved each other, I could give them my blessings.

After all, Felix’s dislike for me had nothing to do with Lilac.

However, Lilac’s actions left me disappointed after a few incidents.

I always believed that one should have a pure heart regardless of one’s background or wealth. Lilac was under 20 years old, but she appeared to have been tainted by worldly matters and was too scheming. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

I wondered it, with time, Felix would come to regret discovering her true nature. Could their present love endure, allowing them to age together?

During breakfast, I brought up the topic of moving again. Dad mentioned that they had already found a house and paid the deposit.

It was in a new community farther away in the city center. However, the house was still under construction and wouldn’t be ready until next year.

I felt a tinge of regret. Ideally, I wanted to leave immediately and sever ties with Felix completely.

Reality didn’t permit it, but I accepted the situation. Moving out next year still felt promising. At least there was something to look forward to.

After a full ten days in the hospital, my physical scars were healing, but a wound in my heart seemed

impossible to mend.

When I got home and lay on my big bed, there were no IV bags hanging. above me, no pungent smell of disinfectant, and no doctors and nurses routinely checking me like a pancake every morning and night. I

was at ease.

Around 5:00 pm, Aunt Melinda came to visit. She first put down two big bags of fruits and snacks, then brought in two large plates of freshly cooked ravioli.

At that moment. Mom was unaware that I had just woken up from a nap. She told Aunt Melinda that I

was still sleeping.

Aunt Melinda didn’t express much, but I could sense her disappointment. She probably came to visit me.

Mom and Aunt Melinda chit–chatted in the living room. My room door wasn’t fully closed, and i could hear their conversation very clearly.

Aunt Melinda first mentioned Felix’s situation and repeatedly apologized to Mom.

Mom calmly told her it wasn’t his fault and that it had nothing to do with him.

Then, she talked about how our family had already chosen a house and would move out next year when

it was ready.

Aunt Melinda fell silent for a while and then teared up.

“Harper, whether you believe it or not, I truly feel sorry for Lulu. It’s our fault that she suffered so much and almost lost her life. If I had known Felix was such a mess, I wouldn’t have mentioned that agreement

back then.”

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Aunt Melinda wiped said, “It was just a joke that’s not meant to be taken seriously. Nowadays, the younger generation can choose their relationships freely, and we shouldn’t interfere.”

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After a brief pause, she continued, “I want to intervene, but the kid is all grown up, and he doesn’t heed my words. Harper, Lulu is a good child, and she treats Felix very well. Passing up on Lulu will be a loss for him throughout his life. He will surely regret it later on.”

After Aunt Melinda finished speaking, she silently shed tears again. Mom’s heart softened as she listened to Aunt Melinda’s sincere words, and their decades–long friendship became less strained. Mom reassured her not to dwell on it too much and that everything would eventually pass.