After waiting for about ten minutes, he finally entered the hospital room.

Listina's complexion was far from rosy, and her eyes instantly reddened.

"You never used to bring anyone to visit me. Do you like her or something?"

"No, I don't."

He took a seat beside her, deftly peeling an apple with practiced ease.

Listina couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy, "She's pretty, with a nice vibe about her. How did you two end up colleagues?”

"She used to be a rich girl, but her family went bankrupt.”

Listina let out a sigh of relief. That explained the aura of affluence she seemed to carry.

"Felix, you should probably keep your distance from her. I've heard those rich girls can be quite the handful, and I'm worried she’s

set her sights on you. You're no match for her games."

Felix continued peeling the apple in silence, not responding to her comment.

Listina felt uneasy. Over the years, she had grown accustomed to Felix's care. His mother, before she passed away, had made him

promise to marry Listina and take good care of her.

After all, it was Felix's father, Listina's family driver, who was involved in the tragic car accident that claimed the lives of Listina's

parents. Felix's father didn't survive either, and the shock was too much for his mother, who took her own life right in front of him.

a month, Listina went from a wealthy girl to an orphan, with the added blow

that would ache for a

the company, the takeover was swift. From

each other for survival.

mother had always felt it was her husband's fault, so she implored

It's our family's debt to her. If it weren't for your father,

alone, but I just can't bear it anymore,

this, Felix had been nothing short of devoted

him, he rejected her,

so handsand would have turned down

responsibility he felt towards

more insecure she became, fearing he might one day

had sparked a jealousy in her like never before; she

without it, she

did it have to be her who was sick? Why couldn't it be someone else? She was consumed

her tumultuous thoughts, she was brought back to reality by a

mood lifted instantly, and a

ever fall for someone else, you have to tell me. I know you're only taking care

If it weren't for me,

his tone even, "I'll find a doctor. You just focus on getting

earlier to cback.

"Alright."

He agreed without hesitation.

Listina breathed

women. I can't leave this hospital, and every day, I worry you'll

someone else."

"Okay."

peace, a satisfied smile playing on her lips as she ate

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