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.

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

wound that

swift. From that point on, it was just Listina

each other for survival.

was her husband's fault, so she implored Felix

of Listina. It's our family's debt to her. If it weren't for

we're being selfish, leaving you alone, but I

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

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

especially since Felix was so

the responsibility he felt

she became, fearing he might one

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

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

who was sick? Why couldn't it be

to reality by

and a smile curved

have to tell me. I know you're only taking care ofbecause of your

back. If it weren't for me,

find a doctor. You just focus

from earlier to cback.

"Alright."

He agreed without hesitation.

he was, Listina breathed easier; perhaps they really

from other women. 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

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