In front of her, even though Maddox gave her a pleading look, he was still so strong.

However, if he said it out loud, he would look petty.

He didn't look like himself at all.

Was it because of her?

Minerva closed her eyes and felt as if there was a fire burning in her heart. Finally, with her eyes quivering, she extended her arms and tried to hug Maddox.

Ten minutes later.

The two of them returned to the ward together.

It was warm in the ward. Minerva led Maddox to the bed and then turned around to fetch some water. Yet, as soon as she turned around, Maddox grabbed her hand and asked, "Where are you going?" There was a trace of anxiety in his voice and he stared at her with a frown.

Minerva gave him a helpless expression. "Your hands are cold. I'll pour you a glass of water."

"You won't leave?"

It seemed as though he didn't believe her so he had to ask just to make sure.

Minerva shook her head. "I'm not leaving."

"You're already acting this way. If I leave, won't you just stay out in the cold again?" She thought to herself.

Of course, she did not speak this aloud.

"Let go, now." Minerva pushed his hand away but Maddox didn't want to let go. Minerva said angrily, "You don't want to let go, do you? Then stand up and go with me to get some water." Upon hearing this, Maddox pursed his lips and released his grip on her.

of warm water and handed it to Maddox. "Drink it quickly. You've waited for a few hours. It's

the cup and drank a few mouthfuls

burnt intensely, as if she

uneasy under his gaze. She turned her face away and said, "Drink your

and stared at Maddox. She said, "In the future, don't try to trick me like this again. I've already told you that I don't have time to come over. You

I only want you." Maddox looked up at her seriously and

didn't have anything

I brought you food because I wanted

know," Maddox nodded and his thin lips moved slightly. "Actually, it's fine as long as you're here.

impossible. I'm not

for you," Maddox quickly came up with

by his words. She blinked her eyes and said helplessly, "That's not

He stared at her and asked

did back then. Why was he still clinging to her so innocently? However, before she could speak, Maddox's face suddenly turned

stomach. Cold sweat beaded on his forehead. His stomach hurt so much at that moment that he could not even speak. "I'm

his hand was covering

fool,"

had dinner until then. What else could he

care about his own health in order to wait

his body to shield her from the acid, needless

of this, Minerva didn't say anything else. She stretched out her hand to rub his stomach and said, "Move

hands away. Then, Minerva's warm little palm covered his stomach

looked at Minerva's

He sighed.

confusion. When she saw the doting smile on his lips, she couldn't help but frown. "What's wrong with you? Why are you still saying that when you're in pain like this?" "Hmm." Although Maddox's face was pale, there was no trace of

what else

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