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 so cold outside and you're still injured.

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

gaze burnt intensely, as if she would disappear in

gaze. She turned her face

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

you." Maddox looked up at

have anything to say to

I'm not your full-time caretaker. I brought you

thin lips moved slightly. "Actually, it's fine as long as

impossible. I'm not

go and look for you," Maddox quickly came up with

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

at her and

back then. Why was he still 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 walked over to

stomach hurt so much at that moment

looked at the position where his hand was covering and suddenly

a fool," she eventually

until then. What else

his own

her from

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

moved his hands away. Then, Minerva's warm little palm covered his stomach and rubbed it gently for

together. Maddox looked at Minerva's solemn

He sighed.

couldn't help but frown. "What's wrong with you? Why are you still saying that when you're in pain like

didn't know what else to

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