Chapter 329

"Upstairs, there's stomach medicine," Maverick announced. The silence that followed was perhaps due to the awkardness Yen Liang felt from his command. She helped him upstairs without sending a word. When they reached the elevator, Maverick was in such pain that he could barely stand. Yen Liang could hardly support him with one hand, and by the end, nearly half of Maverick's body had slumped against her. At this close proximity, Maverick's breath grazed Yen Liang's skin, making her want to push him away. But then... Yen Liang thought to herself: After all, I'm just supporting him, letting him lean on me. It simply indicates that I am a person of empathy, a kind person. All about helping others for the sheer joy of it. Nothing more, nothing less. With that thought, Yen Liang felt much better. Maverick lived on the 18th floor of the hotel, the top floor. Yen Liang helped Maverick out of the elevator. Initially, she hadn't planned to help him into his room, but Maverick was in such a terri