This Hospital was where Listina was being treated, and Felix had never once mentioned it to her.

If Listina had a fiancé who had stayed devotedly by her side all these years, then what role did Felix play in the picture? Was he

just a distant cousin? Or was their relationship tightly bound due to their parents' connections?

Carol texted Felix.

[Hey, I'm at the hospital and heard the doc mention Listina's got a fiancé. Is that for real? How cI've never heard about this

before?]

She sent a curious emoji, not expecting a reply since it was his working hours. But he replied swiftly.

[You're still at the hospital?]

[Yep, do you know about this? I was thinking of digging a little deeper.]

[Carol, I'm not working late tonight. Weren't you planning a surprise for me?]

Only then did Carol remember her plans, which had slipped her mind because of Abner's unexpected visit to the hospital.

Her cheeks flushed, and a smile curled at her lips.

[I'll head back soon. There are a bit of health problems with my dad, but he's okay now.]

Felix stared at his phone screen, his expression darkening - a rare sight.

Without overthinking, Carol left the hospital after sending the message. Returning to the place Felix rented, she unlocked the door

and got busy unwrapping a package.

Inside was something she had ordered - meticulously sanitized as she was particular about cleanliness.

Glancing at the tto make sure Felix would be arriving soon, she hid by the living room door. Felix had taken his meds at the

room, a warm, fragrant body crashed

waist.

could see she was wearing a headband with what she called

hips,

look? Am

to turn on the light, Felix caught her hand. His kiss landed on her neck, and Carol's body melted, a hint

this didn't bewitch him, nothing

and placed her on the foyer

tthey were done, her forehead was dotted with sweat, and she couldn't help but wrap her arms

about marring you. What

a minute. In case he

"Yes."

voice was hoarse. He grabbed a tissue from the side, wiping the

her hands climbing back around his neck, "I thought so.

now. What do you think? I'll convince Dad; I think he's

softly without responding. Carol, thinking he was stunned by

I'll visit Dad more at the hospital, and once

hospital visits, Felix's gaze flickered, and he pulled her

"Let's sleep."

"Yeah, I'm beat."

pushing through just to talk about the future. Carol fell asleep quickly that night, but

instead of going to the office, he decided to accompany

wait outside.

"Okay."

first the had taken the initiative to visit

chance to step out, and Carol sat down by her father's

are

"Much better."

though he was pushing through just not to worry her. He was

chatted about this and that, promising to take care of him in his old age.

more talkative

ruffling her hair. Carol paused, her heart softening, "lI was worried my

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