Chapter 369
“Lulu, your drawing has improved so much. It seems like Professor King has given you a lot of useful tips.‘
“I’ve worked very hard as well. By the way, while Tudor fashion is fascinating in itself, it’s still quite dated. I find it hard to imagine the Tudor aesthetics from the readings alone. Besides, we have so many more colors now. Back in those days, they must have only worked with a
handful of colors.
“It’s a shame if we can’t toy with more colors. Do you think I can mix some modern elements into the murals? I can combine Tudor elements with modernity. After all, the apartment is meant to be inhabited, no?”
“You’re right. Color theories in the present don’t apply to antiquities. As to whether you can combine Tudor elements with modernity… Putting the academic value aside, it depends on whether the developers like the idea or not.
“I suggest you draw several drafts with sharp contrast and show them to Professor King. But… “Colin paused. His tone turned appreciative. “I love the roses you’ve drawn. That red is so bright and poignant. I’ve never seen it before.”
Felix stopped eating, and his breathing quickened. Colin and I smirked at each other.
It seemed like Felix was intrigued. Good. We wanted the reaction. It meant that this act Colin and I had put up was not in vain.
Felix was not born blind. He had seen blue skies, green foliage, and colorful plants. The views he used to take for granted were slowly fading in his memories. If it was impossible to regain eyesight, perhaps he would give up on those memories.
But if hope appeared, he would be excited to look at those colors again. The desire would strengthen his will to seek treatment. It could be very powerful.
I wanted to continue to talk about the scenes of those athletes on the field, but Colin mouthed
the words, “Not now.
As Colin tidied the dining table, he mentioned nonchalantly, “Felix, the expert will be here in a week. I’ve scheduled an appointment for you.”
Felix said yes almost immediately.
Six days later, Matthew called me in the morning, sounding all excited. He said the expert would land soon and that he had agreed to see Felix. He asked us to prepare all the necessary documents. The expert would see us the following morning at the latest.
I was elated by the news.
⚫ +15 BONUS
Once Felix’s condition was cured, my mission would end. This wasn’t the main reason for my happiness, of course. I just hoped he could see the world gain like he used to and go wherever he wanted. Colin would no longer have to live with guilt because of Felix’s disability either.
Excitedly, we gathered all the medical records and imagery. We double–checked regularly in case we missed anything.
Colin carried Felix to the bathroom. Ignoring Felix’s protest, he bathed Felix from head to toe and helped him put on a new sleeping gown.
We had a wonderful day. Even Felix smiled several times when we weren’t looking.
That day, after dinner, Felix intercepted me by the kitchen entrance and asked again if I’d stay with him if he was cured.
I told him categorically that I wouldn’t because I loved Colin. I said he was my responsibility, not my love. When I left, Felix was brooding. He ignored me when I bade him goodnight later.
The next day, Matthew drove to pick us up.
The expert was someone called George Skeldon. Mixed–raced, he was tall and pale. Green veins could be seen underneath his skin.
