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.

and pour him some water. She poured a cup of warm water and handed it to Maddox.

and drank a few mouthfuls of water. Then, he looked

burnt intensely, as if she would disappear in the next

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

lowered his head to drink some water again. Minerva turned her head back 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 should look for food yourself. It's

looked up at

didn't have anything

so I can't bring you food every day," she said seriously. "Do you understand? I'm not your full-time caretaker. I brought you food because I wanted to take care of you, but... I

moved slightly. "Actually, it's fine

impossible. I'm not

you," Maddox quickly came up with a

blinked her eyes and said helplessly, "That's not possible

He stared at her

However, before she could speak, Maddox's face

out to hold on to his stomach. Cold sweat beaded on his forehead. His stomach hurt so much at that moment

he be fine in that state? Minerva looked at the position where his hand was covering and suddenly thought of something. She asked, "Haven't you had dinner yet?" Although Maddox's face

fool," she

then. What else could he be if he

his own health

willing to use his body to shield her from the acid,

didn't say anything else. She stretched out her

to help him, Maddox moved his hands away. Then, Minerva's warm little palm covered his stomach and rubbed it

Maddox looked at Minerva's solemn expression and his pale thin lips slowly

He sighed.

looked up and glanced at him in 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 pain on his face. On the contrary,

know what

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