The nurse frowned and said, "You should pay more attention to your boyfriend. The IV drip is empty, and we're very busy. We nurses can't be in every room all the time."

Blake apologetically replied, "I went back to the company to get some documents. I'm not his girlfriend; I'm his assistant."

The nurse responded, "He's been calling a family member's name. You should go check on him. It's not okay for a patient to be alone."

Blake smiled and nodded. "Okay, I understand."

When she entered the ward and saw Liam with his eyes open, she quickly put down what she was carrying and walked to him. "Liam, you're awake. Are you feeling better?"

Liam's gaze was unfocused as he stared at Blake. When he extended his hand, she instructively grabbed his hand and helped tuck it under the blanket. "Rest well, I'm right here. Just call me if you feel uncomfortable."

Liam said, "D-Don't leave me."

He held Blake's hand, refusing to let go. Blake had no choice but to say, "I still have work to do. I