Leonora was visibly upset, and Taylor, noticing her mood, had lost some of his earlier cheerfulness too. Despite this, he still held her hand gently, his voice soft and concerned, "Are you trying to pick a fight with me just because you're sick? Hoping we'd break up?"
As Leonora was about to respond, Taylor spoke first, trying to ease the tension. "Forget it. You're not feeling well. Everything you said was out of frustration. Why should I get upset over that? Let's talk about everything else once you're better."
Leonora was feeling a mix of discomfort and frustration, but seeing her unwell, Taylor couldn't bring himself to argue. He decided to calm her down first, letting her recover fully before addressing any issues.
Taylor avoided discussing the breakup, which infuriated Leonora even more. However, realizing Taylor's current stance, she knew he wouldn't engage in a fight or agree to a breakup at this moment. So, she turned her head away, deciding to ignore him.
Noticing Leonora's silent protest, Taylor felt an ache in his heart but couldn't bear the thought of separating from her. Holding her hand, he tried to lighten the mood, "I've been wrong these past few days. I shouldn't have been harsh with you. How about I apologize? You can yell or hit me if you're upset. Just don't be too hard on yourself; it'll only make you feel worse."
His apology, rather than calming Leonora, only heightened her sense of injustice, bringing her to the brink of tears. Despite her best efforts, her eyes welled up, though she stubbornly refused to let the tears fall.
Taylor's words only made her cry harder, her emotions getting the better of her despite her efforts to stay composed.
Seeing her tears, Taylor felt an overwhelming sense of pity and moved closer, gently wiping away her tears while playfully chiding, "The more I tell you not to cry, the more you cry. You really are something."
Even as Leonora tried to wipe away her own tears, Taylor continued to comfort her, apologizing once more. This only led to Leonora questioning his inconsistent behavior, confused and overwhelmed by his actions.
Taylor reassured her, suggesting they focus on her recovery before discussing anything further. He even mentioned upgrading their hospital room to a VIP one, considering the current conditions beneath their standard. Despite his complaints about the room, Leonora insisted on staying, concerned about explaining the unnecessary expense to her parents.
Taylor agreed to her wishes, showing his usual patience and understanding. Leonora, aware of her gentle nature and how it contrasted with Taylor's more dominant personality, couldn't help but feel a mix of affection and frustration towards him.


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