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    Yvonne, who had followed them in, was just as baffled. Normally, N wouldn''t care about such matters. Whether there were new suitors or someone chose to withdraw from thepetition, it was all insignificant to her. But this time, she hade in person to question it, which was surprising.


    Ryan was equally shocked. N''s actions seemed beneath her stature, as if implying that he, a mere suitor, were important to her.


    "Why are you interested in knowing my reason?" he asked.


    George looked on with curiosity. This was unprecedented.


    "Why? Is it wrong to be interested? Just tell me if you''re willing to," N replied.


    Frowning slightly, Ryan spoke up, "There''s no real reason. I''m tired, and there are plenty of people better than me. My odds were always low, so stepping aside is only natural."


    He didn''t dare mention Felix''s identity as the student of the revered medical doctor. Only a fool would miss out on that kind of detail.


    From the gleam in N''s eyes, it was clear that she did not believe him.


    "Is it because of Felix?"


    Huh? Everyone''s expressions shifted. The fact that N herself had said that name made the moment even more peculiar.


    Yvonne, in particr, was puzzled. Hadn''t N already decided to cut ties with Felix? Why did she mention him now in front of Ryan and George?


    Faced with N''s scrutinizing gaze, Ryan weighed the situation and finally nodded. " Partly, yes."


    N nodded and left without another word. It seemed she had trulye just for that


    answer.


    "Miss, you still care about Felix, don''t you?" Yvonne mustered the courage to ask as they walked out.


    N chuckled lightly. "No one is truly worth my care. I came here only to confirm something, and now, I have my answer."


    Though Yvonne dared not press further, N continued, "Ryan is an interesting man, and he was truthful just now. His withdrawal was for two reasons. One, he knew his chances were slim, and two, it was because of Felix." Because of Felix? Yvonne was perplexed. How could someone like Ryan regard Felix so


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    "I heard something. Ryan admired Felix for what he did at the orphanage and even mentioned finding a renowned doctor to see if Felix could be treated. That''s all."


    N even sighed after saying that. "What a pity I had hoped Felix would find a way to start anew, but it seems I was too optimistic."


    If even Ss couldn''t help, there was only a slim hope that Ryan might find the medical doctor. It was well beyond his reach.


    With the conversation at that point, Yvonne gathered her courage again. "Miss, don''t you still have a Miracle Card?"


    N paused, looking at Yvonne, who fearfully lowered her head.


    Yvonne continued, "If Felix could recover, given his medical skill and youth, his future would be unimaginable. I believe it would be a highly worthwhile investment."


    N smiled. "Ha! That''s a good idea, and it makes sense, but I have other ns for that Miracle Card. I won''t waste it on Felix."


    Just as she was about to step into the car, something shed in N''s eyes, and she spoke again, "I heard the Walsh family has a Miracle Card, too. Yes. I''m sure they have one." The hint had been given, and N stepped into her car, leaving Yvonne standing alone in a


    daze.


    After a long while, Yvonne bit her lower lip, as if making a decision.