Did he want to make up for it?

Vera glanced at him. When she saw Sam's apologetic stare, she could tell that he was sincerely apologizing to her.

What he said made sense to her. The two opposed each other on this matter, so naturally, it would be difficult for one to listen to the other.

However, Vera still felt that he had crossed the line.

So, she did not respond.

Sam was afraid that she would actually leave in a bout of anger, so he humbled himself and gently pleaded.

"I've apologized, so can you please get in the car now?"

Vera was at a loss for what to say.

If she continued to be mad at him, wouldn't it seem that she was being unreasonable?

Forget it, they were not on the same side anyway. As she thought of this, Vera walked towards his car again. Sam heaved a sigh of relief and a smile unconsciously made it to his face. In the hospital.

It was so quiet that only the sound of medical equipment could be heard. Maddox sat motionlessly at the edge of the bed. His gaze was fixed on Minerva.

All of a sudden, Minerva's eyelashes fluttered as if she was about to wake from her slumber.

Maddox seemed slightly agitated when he noticed her fluttering eyelashes. He sat up straight at once.

Minerva had been unconscious for a long time. As she was opening her eyes, the glaring light made it difficult for her to keep them open. Just as she was about to acclimatize to the comforting darkness, she heard a loud click. Then, the room lights were switched off, replaced by a distant, dim lamp.

It was only then that she finally felt at ease to open her eyes.

thin, slender finger

"You're awake?"

man sounded from above her head. Minerva could now clearly see Maddox's attractive face, and his cold, thin lips

moved her lips, in an attempt to say something but found that

firmly held her up to a sitting position. Two pillows were then placed

glass of water to

at his hand. She shook her head

a chuckle. "What's wrong? Do you think you

lips were pale but

this, Maddox could feel

"I thought your temper would have changed after five years. I didn't expect you to be just as stubborn as before. What good comes from being stubborn?" Minerva raised her head and glared

the glass

you going

no strength now anyway. If he wanted to take care of her, then

Even though she was extremely ill, she still went against him. However, she gave in to him after a short

away and put it on the table next to him. "Vera brought you some soup. Do you want

raised her head and looked at Maddox. "Did you contact her? Or did she

you

no. I'm not nervous," Minerva lowered her eyelids, hoping to hide

Beanie. As they resembled each other, Maddox might stir up a storm if he

matter was too complicated, and Minerva had sworn to protect

in North City. Would they really

idea struck Minerva. Maybe she could send Beanie to study abroad, or to a

him abroad, or even to a neighboring city, he would be

thinking about?" Maddox's sudden voice snapped her out of

some secrets?" Maddox narrowed his eyes

a second. She said, "Mr. Yardley, if you believe I have any secrets, please feel free to

word. Instead, he stood up and opened the vacuum flask which Vera had brought

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