Chapter 502


    Wasn''t that the case?


    Those words almost escaped her mouth.


    However, in the end, Minerva did not say them out loud.


    "To be honest, I do indeed think that you two shouldn''t be together now, but it''s not because I want


    to break you two up. You know that I''ve always liked you."


    Minerva had to admit this. When she was hurt before, it was Abigail who had treated her. She had


    also given her a lot of words offort and had scolded Maddox on her behalf.


    Minerva had remembered all of that in her heart.


    "Auntie Stark, I know," Han Minerva smiled lightly. "I know what you thought in the past, and I know


    what you''re thinking now. Don''t worry."


    Initially... Abigail thought that she would exin further.


    But now that Minerva didn''t offer any exnation at all, she instead felt a tad bit embarrassed. She


    had already said that she didn''te to break them up, but... after what Minerva had said, it was


    exactly what Minerva still thought she meant.


    All of a sudden, Abigail did not know what to say. She just felt that Minerva was really different from


    before.


    She was rational, calm, and unruffled.


    "Let''s eat first." After a thousand words, Abigail finally settled on saying this.


    "Okay," Minerva smiled. The two began to eat in silence; no one spoke a word.


    After the meal, because Abigail did not drive, Minerva drove her home instead.


    As Abigail got out of the car, she took a deep look at her and said, "Minerva."


    Upon hearing this, Minerva was a little taken aback. "Auntie Stark?"


    Abigail looked at Minerva, who was sitting in the driver''s seat and said softly, "If I told you that after


    knowing the ins and outs of the matter, I still want you to persuade Maddox to let Janice go, would


    you agree?"


    As if she had already expected that Abigail would say those words, Minerva didn''t show any special


    reaction. She merely nodded and said, "Yes."


    "You would?" Abigail was a little surprised.


    "You... You won''t me me?"


    "Didn''t youe to North City just for this?" She asked slowly.


    Since her worries had been revealed, Abigail was left feeling a little awkward. She coughed lightly


    and asked, "Then do you me me?"


    "I know that you are the middle person in this matter. Furthermore, Mr. Yardley is your nephew. His


    rtive is investigating Janice''s wrongdoings, so as an outsider, I have no say in this. Therefore, I


    respect your decision. However, regarding Mr. Yardley''s side of this matter..."


    "This is the reason why I asked you out today. I guess he wants to have her convicted because of


    you... Minerva, I know that my request is a bit out of line, but after all, this matter was caused by


    me. I don''t want the matter to get out of hand. This will ruin a girl. Do you understand?"


    Minerva nodded quietly.


    "Don''t worry, I will definitely ask Janice''s mother to take her away. After all, it is already the greatest


    kindness to spare them from a criminal conviction. If Janice dares to harm you again in the future,


    even without Maddox, even I would not let her get away with it."


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    Sure enough, she was indeed Abigail Stark. She was exactly what Minerva expected.


    Minerva smiled faintly and gave her a nod of thanks, "Thank you, Auntie Stark."


    Initially, Abigail thought that the two of them were notpatible to be together. Frankly, Abigail did


    have some resentments towards Minerva in her heart because she disappeared for five years


    without a word. She did not me Minerva for going too far, but she felt that Minerva was too cruel


    to Maddox. After all, she disappeared without a trace for five years. Such a temper was not suitable


    for Maddox.


    However, looking at Minerva now, Abigail felt that the more she looked at her, the more she liked


    her. Maybe it was because Minerva was too obedient, which made her feel guilty. In the end, Abigail


    said something out of nowhere.


    "You''re a good girl. I really don''t mean to break you two up."


    Minerva was stunned for a moment. Momentster, her red lips curled up slightly. She nodded at


    Abigail but did not say anything else.


    "You can go back now. Be careful on the road."


    "Alright."


    After Minerva drove away, Abigail sighed.


    She was a good girl. However, judging from her current appearance, Maddox probably did not have


    much of an opportunity to get back with her.


    Sometimes, fate just could not be forced.


    Court was soon to be called to order. Minerva has sent food to Maddox in the hospital as usual.


    Recently, she had been running back and forth between her home, thepany and the hospital.


    After a while, she appeared thinner.


    Maddox had only realized it when she sat down. Furthermore, there were faint dark circles around


    her eyes. Her tiny face had be thinner, making her features stand out even more distinctly.


    Furthermore, she had put on makeup, so she looked stunningly beautiful against the light.


    As if something was stuck in his throat, Maddox said in a hoarse voice, "From tomorrow onwards,


    don''t send me food anymore."


    Upon hearing this, Minerva''s hands paused. After a while, she regained her calmness and handed


    the bowl in her hand to Maddox.


    Maddox felt a little annoyed when he saw how calm she was.


    "Aren''t you going to ask why?"


    Minerva took out some vegetables and said in a low voice, "There''s nothing to ask."


    Maddox furrowed his brows. At the same time, he noticed that there were more dishes on the table


    that day than usual. This made his frown grow deeper. "Why are there so many?"


    "You have been recovering from your injury for so long and you have been slowly getting better as


    well. Tomorrow, court will be held so I prepared more to celebrate for you."


    "Celebrate?" Maddox raised his eyebrows and narrowed his eyes. "Is it really a celebration?"


    Minerva nodded.


    "Since it is a celebration, shouldn''t you be happy?" Maddox''s tall and strong body leaned forward a


    little. His burning breath was close to her, and his deep eyes were staring at her. "But looking at


    you, you don''t seem happy at all. What''s wrong?"


    His breath drew closer and eventually syed across her face. Minerva was shocked and she took


    a few steps back. She said softly, "Nothing. Aren''t you happy to be served more dishes? Fine, then


    I''ll take it all away. Just have in soup then."


    After saying that, Minerva stretched out her hand and was about to take away the dishes on the


    table.


    Seeing that she was back to her normal self, Maddox grabbed hold of her. "You''ve already given it


    to me. How can you take it back?"


    Minerva withdrew her hand and red at him. "Then why did you say that?"


    Maddox''s lips curled up. "I won''t speak anymore."


    After that, he forgot about what had just happened and ate. While he was eating, Minerva sat


    beside him in deep contemtion of how to bring up the matter.


    Abigail had asked her out so that she could persuade Maddox. She had to repay Abigail''s kindness.


    Seeing that Maddox had almost finished his meal, Minerva whispered, "The court will be held


    tomorrow. Have you asked thewyer to prepare everything?"


    When she suddenly brought up the matter, Maddox sensed an unusual atmosphere. He looked up


    at her and asked, "What are you trying to say?"


    Minerva was shocked. She did not expect him to sense anything odd so soon.


    Since that was the case, she decided to just say get straight to the point. There was no need to


    think any further.