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.

slender finger

"You're awake?"

her head. Minerva could now clearly see Maddox's

say something but found that her body

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

some water," Maddox held a glass of water to the edge of her

hand. She shook

chuckle. "What's wrong? Do you think you can help yourself to the water

remained silent. Her lips were

could feel himself lose

would have changed after five years. I didn't expect you to be just as stubborn as before. What

mischievously held the glass

you going to

a bit, Minerva decided to take a sip. She had no strength now anyway. If he wanted to take care of her, then she might as well

was willing to drink. She was such a strong-willed woman. Even though she was extremely ill, she still went against him. However, she gave in to him after a short while. After drinking more than

next to him. "Vera brought you some soup. Do you want to have

name, Minerva suddenly raised her head and looked at Maddox. "Did you contact

you so

I'm not nervous," Minerva lowered her eyelids,

Maddox might stir

complicated, and Minerva had sworn to protect Beanie

North City. Would they really not bump into each other in

Beanie to study abroad,

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

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

secrets?" Maddox narrowed his eyes and studied

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

he stood up and opened the vacuum flask which Vera had brought over.. He then

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