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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

loving, was unyielding

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

braced herself

as she opened the study door, Abner's

middle of the

up, right? I got curious about motorcycles,

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

thugs."

expression was earnest, and she

brow furrowed, a shadow crossing his eyes. "I've had those men dealt

"Yolanda's not really bad

loved extrsports.

a man without means.

love, and despite Abner's best efforts, he never quite filled

and free-spirited.

child

for her.

softened, and he hesitated slightly. "If you really like motorcycles, let Yolanda teach you. But they're dangerous.

to keep

opposed to her new interest, Carol felt a

a one-night curiosity. I wouldn't get

with you. Do whatever you like,

had to

felt a bitter twist in her heart—lying to a loved

she turned to leave, Abner asked, "What

froze, almost forgetting the burn on her

to notice when she

when Abner inquired, it felt like salt in the

"I tried cooking."

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

heart heavy at the thought