Felix had already taken the medication. His eyes twinkled as he scooped her up in his arms and made his way to the bed. The night

was still a whirlwind of activity.

Carol rose early for work, leaving the house before dawn crept over the horizon. Felix headed off to his own job.

At lunchtime, he stopped by to see Listina. Her cheeks were rosy today; a subtle, persistent smile betrayed her good spirits.

"Felix, really, you shouldn't spend so much next time. I know money's tight for you."

He thought she was referring to the birthday gift and nodded, "It didn't cost much."

Liar, she thought. She had looked it up online; that skincare set was around 1.5 grand, a luxury she had never indulged in before.

"By the way, where's Nathan? I haven't seen him since my surgery. Was he busy?"

"He got sent off to Crystalbrook Valley for a while, but he's back now. Said he'd cby this afternoon."

"That's good. I've missed him. It's too bad I can't celebrate my birthday out with you guys. We could've gone to our favorite diner -

cheap prices and the owner's a gem."

Felix remained silent, pouring her a glass of water.

Nathan did show up that afternoon, his eyes full of mischief at the sight of Felix. The success of Listina's surgery was largely thanks

to the influence of the Miller family.

Carol probably still had no clue about the relationship between Felix and Listina. Nathan nudged Felix's shoulder in a conspiratorial

said he'd

answer his phone as it started to ring -

Nathan, who was curious about how Felix got on with Carol

someone out of a TV , and he couldn't resist

was calm throughout the call, ending with a simple, "Carol, I really don't need it. Don't buy it

had talked about struggling with rent and yet, here she was, shopping for clothes for him at a mall. This

to buy any luxuries, and just stopped at a

casual piece set her back

deductions for missed work, she was left with 700

had just splurged on that expensive gift for her; she felt obliged to reciprocate. Shortly

a money transfer - Felix had

hustle and bustle of the streets, drowned out by honking cars,

without this

heart with the smallest of gestures. As if afraid

message.

yourself

dressed in bargain-bin attire - something she had complained

saying it made

curled Carol's

[Thanks, honey.]

she was about to head inside, a snide voice reached her ears. It was one of her

barb.

it isn't Carol. What're you doing hanging around this shop? Don't tellyou're actually

I heard your dad's looking for a new flame, aiming for another heir. Have

and now he's leveling up a new character,

darkened on spot,

woman, clutching her designer bag, sneered at Carol's cheap

business, but it'll be a shnot to see Ms. Miller at the galas anymore. Look at

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