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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 have

loving, was unyielding on

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

herself for the

soon as she opened the study

around in the middle of the night

right? I got curious about motorcycles, so she tookfor a ride. But then she

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

thugs."

was earnest, and she never lied to

those men

really bad company. She's just a bit

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

a man without means.

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

and free-spirited.

just fine. He had no interest in pressuring his child to achieve greatness. A safe

for her.

mood softened, and he hesitated slightly. "If you really like motorcycles, let Yolanda teach you. But

keep the speed

wasn't opposed to her new interest, Carol felt a

was just a one-night curiosity. I

been lenient with you. Do

had to remain

twist in her heart—lying to a loved

leave, Abner asked, "What happened to your

froze, almost forgetting the burn

to notice when she brought

felt

"I tried cooking."

more puzzled than before. "Are you

heart heavy at