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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

father, though loving, was unyielding on

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

braced herself

as she opened the study door,

around in the middle of the

Yolanda's got races coming up, right? I got curious about motorcycles, so she tookfor a ride. But then she

cab there, so I figured I'd just take one home. Didn't expect to run

thugs."

was earnest, and she never lied to

a shadow crossing his eyes. "I've had those men dealt with.

her tongue playfully. "Yolanda's not really bad company. She's

girls who loved extrsports. Still, he refused to let

a man without means.

love, and despite Abner's best efforts, he never quite filled that void. To this

and free-spirited.

pressuring his child to achieve greatness.

for her.

"If you really like motorcycles, let Yolanda teach you. But they're

to keep

Carol felt a sudden warmth

a one-night curiosity.

rubbed his temple. "I've always been lenient with you. Do

had

twist in her heart—lying to a

she turned to leave, Abner asked, "What

forgetting the

when she

inquired, it felt like salt

"I tried cooking."

his temple, more puzzled than before. "Are you tired of

argue, her heart heavy