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

that would

no parents to protect the company, the takeover was swift. From that point on, it was just Listina and Felix, depending

each other for survival.

it was her husband's

her. If it weren't for your father, she wouldn't be

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

short of devoted to Listina over the

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

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

the responsibility he felt towards

treated her, the more insecure she became, fearing he

jealousy in her like never before; she

was still pending, and without

be her who was sick? Why couldn't it be someone

thoughts, she was brought back to reality by a

lifted instantly, and a smile curved

else, you have to tell me. I know you're only taking care

it weren't for me, you could have a better

her, his tone even, "I'll find a

earlier to cback. Stay away from her, okay? She makesfeel

"Alright."

He agreed without hesitation.

how straightforward he was, Listina breathed easier; perhaps they really

distance from other women. I can't leave this hospital,

someone else."

"Okay."

even more at peace, a satisfied smile playing on her lips as she ate the

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