Chapter 1721


    After waiting for about ten minutes, he finally entered the hospital room.


    Listina''splexion 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."


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    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 exined 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 herment.


    Listina felt uneasy. Over the years, she had grown ustomed 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 ident that


    imed 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.


    In just a month, Listina went from a wealthy girl to an orphan, with the added blow of their family


    business being acquired by the Miller Group, a wound that would ache for a lifetime.


    With no parents to protect thepany, the takeover was swift. From that point on, it was just


    Listina and Felix, depending on each other for survival.


    Felix''s mother had always felt it was her husband''s fault, so she implored Felix with her dying wish.


    "Take care of Listina. It''s our family''s debt to her. If it weren’t for your father, she wouldn''t be an


    orphan. Felix, consider it myst request. I know we''re being selfish, leaving you alone, but I just


    can''t bear it anymore, I''m so sorry, Felix."


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


    Yet when she offered herself to him, he rejected her, saying he wanted to wait until they were


    married.


    Listina''s heart was always restless, especially since Felix was so handsome and would have turned


    down legitimate job offers if not for the responsibility he felt towards her.


    The better he treated her, the more insecure she became, fearing he might one day fall for


    someone else.


    The appearance of Carol had sparked a jealousy in her like never before; she wished they could get


    married immediately.


    But her surgery was still pending, and without it, she wouldn’t survive another two years.


    Why did it have to be her who was sick? Why couldn''t it be someone else? She was consumed by a


    sense of injustice.


    Lost in her tumultuous thoughts, she was brought back to reality by a bunny-shaped apple slice


    Felix had crafted.


    Her mood lifted instantly, and a smile curved her lips.


    "Felix, if you ever fall for someone else, you have to tell me. I know you''re only taking care of me


    because of your mother''sst words, and I''m holding you back. If it weren''t for me, you could have a


    better life."


    Felix looked up at her, his tone even, "I''ll find a doctor. You just focus on getting better, Listina. Don''t


    overthink things."


    "I don’t want that woman from earlier toe back. Stay away from her, okay? She makes me feel


    uneasy."


    "Alright."


    He agreed without hesitation.


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


    coworkers.


    "Felix, you should also keep your distance from other women. I can''t leave this hospital, and every


    day, I worry you''ll fall for someone else."


    "Okay."


    Listina felt even more at peace, a satisfied smile ying on her lips as she ate the apple bunny he


    had handed her.


    Felix stayed in the room for an hour before it was time for him to leave. Listina grabbed his hand


    and gently tapped her cheek.


    He leaned in and lightly touched his lips to her cheek.


    "I’ve got to go, but I''lle to see you again soon."


    "Okay."


    Listina watched him with longing eyes, hating to part with him even for a minute.


    She knew he was tired and felt guilty for it, but even so, she couldn''t bear to let him go to anyone


    else.


    After all, since she had already been his burden for so many years, what were a few more? Felix


    had to be hers.