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.

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

wound that would

to protect the company, the takeover was swift. From that point on, it was just Listina

each other for survival.

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

If it weren't for your father, she wouldn't be an orphan. Felix, consider it my

alone, but I

been nothing short of devoted to Listina over the years, beyond

to him, he rejected her, saying he

always restless, especially since Felix was so handsand would have

responsibility he

she became, fearing he might one day fall

of Carol had sparked a jealousy in her like never before; she wished they could get married

was still pending, and without it, she

couldn't it be someone else? She was consumed by a sense

to reality by a bunny-shaped apple slice Felix had

instantly, and

fall for someone else, you have to tell me. I know you're

holding you back. If it weren't for me, you could

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

don’t want that woman from earlier to cback. Stay away from

"Alright."

He agreed without hesitation.

breathed easier;

from other women. I can't

someone else."

"Okay."

satisfied smile playing on her

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