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.

some water. She poured a cup of warm water and handed it to Maddox. "Drink it quickly. You've waited for a few hours. It's so cold outside and you're

mouthfuls of water. Then, he looked

she would disappear in the

turned her face away and

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

I only want you." Maddox looked up

anything

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 can't do this every day. I have

his thin lips moved slightly. "Actually, it's fine as long as you're here. You don't

impossible. I'm

for you," Maddox quickly came up with

his words. She blinked her eyes and said

stared at her

she could speak,

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

the position where his hand was covering and

fool,"

to wait for her, he hadn't had dinner until then. What

even care about his own health in order to wait

to use his body to shield her from the acid, needless to say

say anything else. She stretched out her hand to rub his stomach and said, "Move your hand

that she wanted to help him, Maddox moved his hands away. Then, Minerva's warm little palm covered

moment, the distance between them was very close, and their breaths mixed together. Maddox looked at Minerva's solemn expression

He sighed.

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, he

what else

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