Female Novel
Chapter 1727
She had intended to come clean with him after Listina's surgery, but the right moment just neverseemed to come up.
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 shequickly called him again.
But Felix didn't pick up. He just watched the phone vibrate on the table, a cigarette danglingbetween 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 fromme? Have you been avoiding coming home these 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 wouldcome, 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 goodcare 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 time it's different. I reallycare for him, and if you got to know him, you'd like him too."
"Carol, I don't have the time nor the desire to get to know him. I'm giving you three days to break itoff and come back home."novelbin
His tone made it clear that he was seriously angry. Carol was at a loss for words, but then sheheard Abner continue.
"I know you, Carol. You're just smitten with his looks. Come back, and I'll find you someone better-looking, someone who matches our family's status. You're young; don't be foolish."
With that, Abner hung up.
He knew his daughter too well. She had never really struggled in life, and to her, earning 400 amonth was no different from earning 4 million. Once she experienced what it was like to earn just400, she would realize how fortunate she was.
Abner gave her three days and had no intention of persuading her. He had his own methods.
Carol stared at the dark screen, feeling dejected. She lay on the couch in defeat, but then shethought of Felix and forced herself to sit up.
Breaking up with Felix was not an option. Just the thought of it made her whole body ache. Shetried calling Felix again, but he still didn't answer.
Carol also didn't go to her job at the diner anymore. Her secret was out, so she just wallowed in herapartment, hoping each day that he'd come back to her. But two days passed without a word fromFelix or him coming over to cook for her.
If she were in Felix's shoes, she'd probably be angry too. Carol didn't want to wait any longer. Shegot up and headed to the hospital. Listina hadn't woken up yet, so she waited outside the room, likea hunter lying in wait.
At 8 PM, Felix did show up, carrying a bouquet of flowers. Carol thought they were for her and herheart leapt.
"Felix, you're not mad at me anymore?"
She reached for the flowers and wrapped one arm around his waist.
"I know I messed up, but surely you're not blameless, right?"
A high-society lady indeed, able to wriggle out of responsibility adeptly.
A wry smile threatened to break through his face. Carol seized the moment, her face all but beggingfor forgiveness.
"See, you smiled. That means you're not mad. I didn't mean for any of this to happen."
She was about to say more when her phone rang - it was Abner calling. Tomorrow was the deadlineAbner had set. He was probably calling to remind her.
Carol kissed Felix on the cheek and scurried away to take the call. Felix wiped his cheek where shehad kissed him and listened as she argued with her father on the other end.
"He's a great guy, Dad. I'll bring him home, and you can see for yourself. What do you mean I'mbewitched? So you think I'm just a fool? I really do like him, Dad. Please."
Suddenly, Felix felt the urge to smoke again. He pushed open the door and went inside. Listina wasstill lying in the bed, and once the door shut, Carol's voice was cut off.
Felix sat down beside the bed in the quiet room, knowing his presence wasn't necessary untilListina woke up, but he wanted to be there anyway.
Outside, the conversation ended, and Carol waited, mindful of Listina's dislike for her. She keptreplying to Abner's messages.
Inside, a chilling text message appeared on Felix's phone.
[If you don't leave her, you might end up like your family.]
Upon seeing the message, Felix's expression turned ice-cold. He smirked bitterly and deleted themessage, but it was quickly sent again.
[Heard your mother died by jumping off a building?]
Felix's grip on his phone tightened as he heard a sound from the bed. Listina was waking up. Sheopened her eyes ahead of schedule and now was looking blankly at the ceiling
"Felix?"
Her voice was hoarse as she called out, tears streaming down, "I dreamed of my mom, and yourparents, too. We were kids playing in the yard, and your dad told you not to bother me."
"You've just had surgery. Don't talk."
"I want to talk; I have so much to say. Life's so unfair."
"Listina, the surgery was a success. We have plenty of time ahead of us."
She closed her eyes; because of his words, her mood was lifted a bit, "I know, Felix. Thank you."
Felix reached for a tissue and wiped her forehead.