Joseph stood by the bedside, his gaze fixed on her, his hand no longer touching her.
"You need to rest well," he said.
A serious expression appeared on his handsome face, leaving Anna feeling a bit disappointed.
She had made her intentions clear enough, so why wasn't Joseph reacting at all?
"Joseph..."
As the tall man before her prepared to turn away, she quickly reached out and grabbed his arm.
"Can you stay with me a little longer? I don't want to rest alone."
Anna lowered her eyes, a hint of grievance appearing on her face, though uncertainty filled her heart.
With such a plea, Joseph should stay, right?
"You want me to stay with you?" Joseph frowned slightly, his tone carrying a hint of confirmation.
"Yes..."
Feeling a glimmer of hope, Anna directly leaned into his arms, try
