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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 on these

was greeted by the butler's

braced herself for the

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

middle of

I got curious about motorcycles, so she tookfor a ride.

so I figured I'd just take one home.

thugs."

was earnest, and

had those men dealt with. You should keep

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

who loved extrsports.

a man without means.

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

and free-spirited.

his child to achieve

for her.

slightly. "If you really like motorcycles,

keep

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

one-night curiosity. I wouldn't get

temple. "I've always been lenient with you. Do whatever you like, but avoid

daughter had to

heart—lying to

leave, Abner

forgetting the

notice when she brought him

Abner inquired, it felt like salt in

"I tried cooking."

than before. "Are you tired of

heavy at the thought of