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Felix's face turned grim as he gently set the spoon down on the table.

"Listina, I don't want to hear that sort of talk again."

Listina quickly wiped away her tears. "I just hate seeing you work so hard. The doctor said we need to bring in a specialist for the

surgery. It's not just about the money, it's about having the right connections."

"I'll handle it."

Felix picked up the spoon again, scooped up ssoup, and offered it to her lips.

"Just focus on getting better, okay?"

"Then promiseyou'll cto visit often, even if you're busy. It gets so lonely here by myself."

"Promise."

When Carol stepped into the elevator, several nurses were already inside.

The doors closed, and the gossip began.

"That girl upstairs sure is lucky. Any other guy would have bolted by now, probably think she's too much of a burden."

"Her fiancé is such a catch—handsand kind. I've heard no matter how tired he is, he always makes tto see her. Where do

you find a man like that?"

"When will I ever get that lucky? I'd be happy just to get a peck from a guy with half his looks."

Laughter erupted among them.

But Carol wasn't listening; her mind was preoccupied with Abner's phone call.

Her father had warned her repeatedly not to get involved with a poor boy, and Felix himself wasn't keen on dating an heiress. It

the charade would have

loving, was unyielding on these

was greeted by the butler's news, "Mr. Abner

braced herself for the

the study door, Abner's voice filled

middle of the

motorcycles, so she tookfor a

so I figured I'd just take one home. Didn't expect to

thugs."

earnest, and she never

his eyes. "I've had those men dealt with. You should keep away from

stuck out her tongue playfully. "Yolanda's not really bad company. She's just a bit wild, you

old-fashioned enough to look down on girls who loved extrsports. Still, he

a man without means.

had lacked a mother's love, and despite Abner's best efforts, he never quite filled

and free-spirited.

his child to

for her.

you really

keep the speed

her new interest, Carol felt a

a one-night curiosity. I

temple. "I've always been lenient with you.

daughter had

a bitter twist in her heart—lying to

turned to leave, Abner asked,

the burn on

notice when she brought him the soup—didn't

it felt

"I tried cooking."

temple, more puzzled than before. "Are you tired

heavy at