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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

like the charade would

was unyielding on these matters

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

braced herself

as she opened the study door, Abner's voice filled

middle of

motorcycles, so she tookfor a ride. But then she got a call

friend who needed her. It was easy to catch a cab there, so I figured I'd just take one home. Didn't

thugs."

expression was earnest, and she never

"I've had those men dealt with. You should keep

not really bad company. She's just a bit wild,

enough to look down on girls who loved extrsports.

a man without means.

best efforts, he never quite filled that

and free-spirited.

interest in pressuring his child to achieve greatness. A safe and steady life

for her.

you really like motorcycles, let

keep

Carol felt a sudden warmth

curiosity. I wouldn't get

always been lenient with you. Do whatever you

daughter had to

twist in her heart—lying to a loved one was

leave, Abner asked, "What

forgetting the burn on

notice when she brought him the soup—didn't even

inquired, it felt like salt

"I tried cooking."

temple, more puzzled than before. "Are you tired of living comfortably? Looking for

her heart heavy at the thought