She had intended to cclean with him after Listina's surgery, but the right moment just never seemed to cup.

Now he must have run into her dad. Did Abner go straight to Felix? Panic set in.

"Carol, so you're really a high society girl, huh?"

Carol's first instinct was to hang up the phone. After she did, regret washed over her, and she quickly called him again.

But Felix didn't pick up. He just watched the phone vibrate on the table, a cigarette dangling between his fingers as he stared off

into space.

Carol knew she was in trouble and immediately called Abner. This time, Abner picked up promptly.

"Dad, what on earth did you say to Felix?!"

Hearing her accusatory tone, Abner couldn't help but laugh with irritation.

"If someone hadn't snapped a photo of you two, how long were you planning on keeping this from me? Have you been avoiding

coming hthese past few months because of this guy?"

Carol felt a twinge of guilt. She had been deceiving both ends and knew the day of reckoning would come, but it had arrived

sooner than expected.

"Dad, I really like him. We've been together for nearly six months, and he's been taking such good care of me."

"Weren't you well taken care of at the Miller family villa by those maids?"

Carol felt a sting at the comparison, as if Felix were just a caretaker.

"Dad, I know my past relationships haven't been the most reliable, but this tit's different. I really care for him, and if you got to

know him, you'd like him too."

"Carol, I don't have the tnor the desire to get to know him. I'm giving you three days to break it off and cback home."

was seriously angry. Carol was at a loss for words, but then she heard Abner

looks. Cback, and I'll

You're young;

that, Abner hung

too well. She had never really struggled in life, and to her, earning 400 a month was no different

Once she experienced what it was like to earn just 400, she would realize how

her three days and had no intention

at the dark screen, feeling dejected. She lay on the couch in defeat, but

sit up.

Just the thought of it made her whole body ache. She tried calling Felix

didn't answer.

anymore. Her secret was out, so she just wallowed in her

cback to her. But two days passed without a word from Felix or

probably be angry too. Carol didn't want to wait any longer. She got up and headed

yet, so she waited outside

Felix did show up, carrying a bouquet of flowers. Carol thought they were for her and her heart

not mad

reached for the flowers and wrapped one arm

know I messed up, but surely you're

able to

face. Carol seized the moment, her face all but begging for

I didn't mean for any of this

was Abner calling. Tomorrow was the deadline Abner had set. He was

calling to remind her.

scurried away to take the call. Felix wiped his cheek where she had kissed him and listened

her father on

home, and you can see for yourself. What do you mean I'm bewitched? So you think

I really do like him, Dad.

the urge to smoke again. He pushed open the door and

Carol's voice was cut

knowing his presence wasn't

there anyway.

waited, mindful of Listina's dislike for her.

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