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. "Drink it quickly. You've waited for a few hours. It's so cold outside and you're still injured. Why couldn't you

and drank a few mouthfuls

she would disappear

She turned

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 not like you don't have any family. You're the President of the

you." Maddox looked up at

anything

you food every day," she said seriously. "Do you understand? I'm not your full-time caretaker. I brought you food because I

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

I'm not that

look for you," Maddox quickly came up

speechless by his words. She blinked her eyes and said helplessly, "That's

stared at her and asked

clinging to her so innocently? However, before she could speak, Maddox's face suddenly turned pale. Then he reached out and covered his stomach with his hands and groaned in pain. "What's wrong?" Minerva's expression changed as she hurriedly

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

the position where his hand was covering and

a fool,"

until then. What else could he be

not even care about his own health

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

say anything else. She stretched out her hand to rub

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

together. Maddox looked at Minerva's solemn expression

He sighed.

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 nodded his

know what else to

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