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.

girl to an orphan, with the added blow of their family

that would

no parents to protect the company, the takeover was swift. From that point on, it

each other for survival.

her husband's fault, so she implored

family's debt to her. If it weren't for your father, she wouldn't be an orphan. Felix,

selfish, leaving you alone, but I just can't bear it

of this, Felix had been nothing short of devoted

offered herself to him, he rejected her, saying he wanted to

always restless, especially since Felix was so handsand would have turned down legitimate job

he felt

he treated her, the more insecure she became, fearing he might one day fall

had sparked a jealousy in her like never before;

and without it, she wouldn't survive another two

Why couldn't it be someone else? She was

in her tumultuous thoughts, she was brought back to reality by a bunny-shaped apple

instantly, and

fall for someone else, you have to tell

it weren't for me, you could have a

at her, his tone even, "I'll find a doctor. You just focus on getting better, Listina. Don't overthink

earlier to cback.

"Alright."

He agreed without hesitation.

Listina breathed easier;

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

someone else."

"Okay."

more at peace, a satisfied smile playing on her lips as she ate the apple bunny he had handed

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