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.

finger came into

"You're awake?"

icy voice of a man sounded from above her head. Minerva could now clearly see Maddox's attractive face, and his cold, thin lips as he spoke

to say something but

pair hands firmly held her up to a sitting position.

of water to the edge of her lips and

hand. She shook her head in resistance, refusing to

wrong? Do you think you can help yourself

Her lips were pale but she

like this, Maddox could feel

after five years. I didn't expect you to be just as stubborn as before. What good comes from being stubborn?"

mischievously held the glass close to her

going to drink

Minerva decided to take a sip. She had no strength now anyway.

gave in to him after a short while. After drinking more than half a cup of water, Minerva started to feel

away and put it on the table next to him. "Vera brought

Maddox. "Did you contact her? Or did she come over?" Maddox narrowed his

you so

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

Maddox might stir up a storm if he was to

too complicated, and Minerva had sworn to protect Beanie

Would they really not bump into each other in

she could send Beanie to study

or even to a neighboring city, he

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

some secrets?" Maddox narrowed

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

moment. He did not utter a single word. Instead, he stood up and opened the vacuum flask which Vera had brought over.. He

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