Though paralyzed, still radiantly charming!

Chapter 122: This is the most sensible choice

Felix was panting, a fine sheen of sweat on his forehead. After standing up, he leaned on his knees, his glasses askew on the bridge of his nose.

He stared intently at Abigaile, his expression a complex mix of emotions.

“Felix, what are you doing here?” Abigaile was startled,it had been less than an hour since they’d hung up the phone.

“What happened?”

Felix didn’t answer right away. His gaze swept over Abigaile and then shifted to Ethan.

“Mr. Felix, hello,” Ethan greeted him, trying to appear calm despite feeling like he’d just been caught red-handed.

Just moments ago, he had used his Void Dick skill on Felix’s girlfriend, and not just once.

Seeing Felix’s hurried appearance made him worry that Felix might have sensed something was off.

After sizing up Abigaile, Felix straightened up and adjusted his glasses, regaining his usual gentle demeanor. “It’s nothing. I heard something strange in your voice over the phone, and you mentioned you were at the hospital, so I was worried you were sick and hiding it from me.”

During their phone call, Abigaile had sounded like she had a cold and had let out some ambiguous exclamations.

It was too easy to imagine all sorts of odd scenarios.

“It’s just a little discomfort,” Abigaile said awkwardly, attributing the strange sensations she’d felt earlier in the hospital room to her mind playing tricks on her, simply chalking it up to her desires.

“Oh,” Felix said with a gentle smile. “You’ve always been so strong-willed,I was afraid you were sick and trying to tough it out alone.”

“Cough, cough.” Abigaile glanced at Ethan, her expression awkward, clearly not wanting to continue this ambiguous conversation in public.

“Don’t worry, I’m fine. I’m just here to visit a friend.”

Felix turned to Ethan. “Ethan, did you resolve that issue you consulted me about last time?”

“Yeah, it was just something I was asking for a friend. It’s all sorted now.” Ethan saw more clearly than Abigaile that Felix’s mention of the consultation was a way to assert his presence.

Still, it made him suspicious.

Abigaile didn’t want Felix and Ethan to interact too much and stepped forward. “Felix, aren’t you supposed to be at work now?”

“Yeah,” Felix nodded. “It’s okay, I took half a day off.”

He looked around. “This place seems nice for a walk. Abby, let’s take a stroll,it’s been a while since we walked together.”

Abigaile’s face flashed with embarrassment. She was here to accompany Ethan, and now her romantic interest had shown up insisting on a walk.

“Hmph, Mr. Felix, you guys go ahead and walk. I have to go see a doctor,” Ethan said, excusing himself.

He was eager to try out his new skill again.

Once he left, Abigaile and Felix went for a walk.

The atmosphere was different from before.

Abigaile kept her head down, silent.

“Abby, I heard from Gracie that you’ve been canceling all your recent engagements,” Felix suddenly said.

“Ah?” Abigaile’s face was a picture of embarrassment. She had been using work as an excuse to decline his invitations recently, and now that it was out in the open, it was awkward. “Seriously, she’s my manager, and she has no sense of confidentiality.”

“Please don’t blame Gracie. She’s just worried about you. She knows we’re close, so she hoped I could help you,” Felix said, looking at her cheek.

Abigaile was wearing sunglasses, but the visible half of her face was captivating.

Seeing her silence, Felix asked, “Is it because of me? Have I been pursuing you too aggressively lately?”

“No,” Abigaile quickly waved her hand. “It’s just that my career hasn’t been going well lately. I’ve been wanting to escape my usual life, get away from familiar people and things, and give myself some space.”

“Is he very special?” Felix suddenly asked.

“Ah?” Abigaile’s brows furrowed under her sunglasses, and it took her a moment to realize he was referring to Ethan.

Her expression was odd. “Felix, what are you talking about? He’s just a kid who’s come of age.”

“Oh, sorry.” Felix breathed a sigh of relief. Having known Abigaile since childhood, he could tell she wasn’t lying. The phone call must have been a misunderstanding.

At least it wasn’t some bizarre scenario where she was making love while on the phone. Abigaile was still that stunning woman.

“So, Abby, what do you think of me? Auntie was asking me when I’m going to visit your house again.”

Felix felt the conversation had reached a point where he could naturally bring up the topic.

“Me.” Abigaile looked down. Both families knew each other, and in the eyes of their elders, they had always been dating. It was only hidden because of her career in the entertainment industry.

Seeing her hesitation, Felix pressed on, “Abby, give me a chance, will you? Give us both a chance?”

Abigaile pursed her lips, looking at the man in front of her. In terms of looks, education, and family, he was the perfect marriage material.

They had even grown up together, so they knew each other’s character very well.

“I…”

She couldn’t find a reason to refuse.

Her career was floundering, and marrying him, then returning to family life, wouldn’t be so bad. It would mean no more worries.

Abigaile took a deep breath and smiled again, “Next week is Christmas. Let’s have dinner together.”

Felix’s face lit up at her words, understanding her intentions. He nodded vigorously, “I’ll make sure we have a memorable Christmas together!”

“Mm.” Abigaile took off her sunglasses, revealing her pretty cheeks. “Go on with your work, don’t let me hold you back. I’ll drive myself home later.”

“Okay!” Felix left reluctantly, looking back three times with each step.

Abigaile stood still, taking a deep breath. “This is the most sensible choice.”

After making her decision, she felt a weight lift off her shoulders. She then looked around for Ethan.

This magical young man always brought excitement wherever he was.

At the moment, Ethan was wandering around the hospital ward, which housed mostly patients preparing for surgery, making it easier to encounter those with terminal illnesses.

He had already made a few rounds without any system prompts.

As he wandered, he suddenly ran into someone familiar at the door of a hospital room.

Jessica, dressed in her police uniform, her long hair pinned up and wearing a police cap, looked striking.

Ethan’s first instinct was to hide.

Jessica saw him too, a smile curling at the corners of her mouth as she put away her notebook and walked briskly towards him.

Unable to avoid her, Ethan forced a smile, “Officer Jessica, hello.”

“Just call me Jessica.” Her gaze dropped briefly below his waist before meeting his eyes. “I was just thinking about checking on you after I finished my work, and here you are.”

Ethan stepped back, his aunt’s best friend looking at him with a smile that suggested more than friendship.

“Jessica, is there crime in the hospital?”

He peered through the window of the hospital room, seeing a middle-aged man sitting on the bed, pale and looking very ill.

The man seemed to be at death’s door.

Ethan’s eyes lit up,this man needed his help.

“Want to know? I could tell you, but~” Jessica leaned in close to his ear, “let me touch your Dick, and I’ll tell you.”