I like you more like that.

Zoey stared at Matthew for a few minutes before she sprung up from her seat. She took hurried steps and approached Matthew, who suddenly went silent.

"Hey, are you alright?" Zoey glided to his side and cast him a worried look. "Do you still feel unwell? I told you not to push yourself too far."

Zoey clicked her tongue in dissatisfaction laced with worry as she held onto his shoulder. Since Matthew just woke up last night after a long slumber, Zoey discerned that he needed proper rest and nutrition to get back in his good shape.

Although Matthew was asleep, it wasn't truly a rest since he couldn't eat or drink. Matthew must be pushing himself too hard to function. Little did she know, there was an entirely different reason.

"I'm fine," Still gasping for air, Matthew turned to her and offered her a reassuring smile. "It's nothing."