After the harrowing ordeal, Carol felt her nerves still jittery as she returned to her apartment.

She glanced down at her clothes, smeared with blood that was nearly dry, the metallic stench still lingering in her nostrils.

Quickly, she showered, then headed downstairs to the local grocery store to stock up on sfood.

Last time, Felix hadn't been keen on spaghetti, so she decided to skip that and make soup instead.

Following an online recipe step by step, she prepared a hearty bowl of chicken and vegetable soup.

Her first attempt was too watery, so with patience, she started over until she achieved the perfect consistency. Tasting it, she

accidentally scalded her finger on the hot edge of the pot.

But the pain seemed distant as she packed the porridge carefully and rushed back to the hospital.

The back and forth ate up three hours, and by the tshe finished, it was already 6.30 in the morning.

As Carol entered Felix's room with food, she was puzzled not to find him there.

Just as she was about to ask a nearby doctor, she saw Felix standing by the door.

"Where did you go? The doctor said you shouldn't be moving around yet."

The gash on his head from the rock was terrifying, and she still shuddered at the thought of it.

"I'm okay, just went to the restroom," he replied.

Carol set the insulated container down, her fingers adorned with several adhesive bandages.

"Felix, chave sbreakfast," she urged.

at the soup

eating right now, Carol.

to reveal her true identity, but his

you're not swealthy heiress. Otherwise, I'd worry we

she had been about to make

it be better if I were?" she

the bed, eyes closed. "Then I'd feel out of my depth. No future in

felt a tremor in her hand. She forced a smile, "I'm also glad I'm not. And don't worry

guys; I've already called my

again, "Felix,

rare look of gentleness

don't want to," he said, pulling her close for

that matters is you're

to say something when her father's call cthrough—likely the

information.

she knew her father's anger

something out. I'll cback to check on you at

"Okay."

touched in a silent

her mouth, tilted her head and kissed him on the lips, leaving

Felix's expression turned indifferent. He

up the container and headed

was awake, tears welling up at the sight of his

"Felix, what happened?"

Don't worry. Are

a few words before dozing off again, but now

the container, Felix saw a

a small

a word, Felix stirred the soup and served her a bowl, blowing on each spoonful before offering

hesitated, then frowned

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