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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

charade would

father, though loving, was unyielding

was greeted by the butler's

herself for

the study door,

middle of

right? I got curious about motorcycles, so she

her. It was easy to catch a cab there, so I figured I'd just

thugs."

was earnest, and she never lied

those

really bad company.

loved extrsports. Still, he

a man without means.

he never quite

and free-spirited.

had no interest in pressuring his child to achieve greatness. A safe and steady

for her.

slightly. "If you really like motorcycles, let Yolanda

keep the speed

interest, Carol felt a sudden warmth in her heart,

it was just a one-night curiosity. I wouldn't get into something that

been lenient with you. Do whatever you like,

daughter had to remain

felt a bitter twist in her heart—lying to

leave, Abner asked, "What

froze, almost forgetting the burn

seemed to notice when she brought him the

it felt like salt in

"I tried cooking."

more puzzled than before. "Are you

heavy