Chapter 725
“I can do it.” To prove she had regained her strength, Scarlett Yates threw off the covers and was about to get out of bed.
But as soon as her feet touched the ground, it felt like she was stepping on cotton, all soft and wobbly.
Maxwell Saxon, holding a water cup in one hand, caught her with the other, preventing her from falling.
He smiled, seemingly amused by her bravado, and helped her back onto the bed, “The doctor said you’ll be back to normal by tomorrow at the earliest, so just lie here obediently and let me take care of you p>
He wrapped his strong arm around her waist, keeping her steady.
Scarlett’s body stiffened, feeling that even through her clothes, she could sense the warmth of his arm.
She hadn’t felt this intensely before, but after last night, Scarlett felt she couldn’t face Maxwell Saxon normally anymore.
Every time she saw him, she would recall kissing him, and the thought made her completely uncomfortable.
Having him see her in such a… such a strange state made her feel an overwhelming sense of shame.
Maxwell Saxon seemed oblivious to her internal turmoil, looked at her naturally, and smiled, “How are you feeling now? If there’s still any discomfort, just call the doctor immediately p>
Scarlett shook her head, blushing, “I’m fine p>
“That’s good then p>
Maxwell Saxon watched her finish the water, then reached out to take the cup, but Scarlett shook her head, “No more p>
Scarlett hadn’t had dinner last night, and now after drinking two cups of water, her stomach was filled with nothing but water, soon making gurgling sounds of protest.
In the quiet night, you could hear even the slightest noise, let alone such a loud rumbling.
The tumultuous sound of the water was especially clear.
Immediately, the two in the room were stunned.
Scarlett was taken aback, and instantly, her face flushed burning hot.
Matthew Saxon was momentarily surprised, then seeing even her ears turning red from embarrassment, his thin lips formed a gentle smile, kindly saying, “Hungry? Wait a moment, I’ll go see if there’s anything to eat p>
As he spoke, he was already getting up, turning to leave.
In the dead of night like this, what could be available to eat? Besides, even if there was something, Scarlett wouldn’t feel right making someone go out to buy food for her at such a late hour.
“Young Master, it’s no bother, I’m not that hungry. I can endure it and eat in the morning p>
As soon as she finished saying this, her stomach issued a strong protest, the gurgling sound of water even more intense.
Scarlett pulled the covers over her head, feeling like her face couldn’t be more humiliated.
Maxwell Saxon chuckled lightly, “Just outside the hospital, there are quite a few places doing late-night food business; besides, I’m a bit hungry too, it’s really no trouble p>
He walked to the door, paused for a moment, and said, “I’ll be back soon. If you need help while I’m gone, you can press the red button by the bed to call a nurse p>
After Maxwell Saxon left, recalling last night’s happenings, Scarlett still felt a chill down her spine.
If Maxwell Saxon hadn’t appeared at that moment, what would have happened?
If Alexis Denton really had her way, what would have become of her?
Even if she continued living in this world, perhaps she’d never recover in her lifetime.
It would become an indelible shadow, a painful memory that wouldn’t fade.
Just thinking about it, she trembled with fear.
She desperately wanted to avoid Maxwell Saxon, yet time and time again he ended up saving her.
This man had done her a great favor; he was her benefactor, but she dared not have too much contact with him.