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 business being acquired

a wound that would

takeover was swift. From that point on, it was just

each other for survival.

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

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

I know we're being selfish, leaving you alone, but I just can't bear it anymore, I'm so

short of devoted to Listina over the years,

he rejected her, saying he wanted to wait until they

was always restless, especially since Felix was so handsand would

responsibility he felt

insecure she became, fearing he might one day fall for

Carol had sparked a jealousy in her like never before; she wished they

her surgery was still pending, and without it, she wouldn't

who was sick? Why couldn't

tumultuous thoughts, she was brought back to reality

mood lifted instantly, and a smile curved her

you ever fall for someone else, you have to tell me.

it weren't for me, you could have a

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

don’t want that woman from earlier to cback. Stay away from her, okay?

"Alright."

He agreed without hesitation.

how straightforward he was, Listina breathed easier;

keep your distance from other women. I can't leave

someone else."

"Okay."

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

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