Chapter 1135 Getting Sick (2)

"No, that's not what I meant..." Even though he didn't mean it, the words slipped out of Rose's mouth without thinking. "What did you mean then?" Rose was furious and almost slapped him, but she reminded herself that Elliot was still a patient and tried to calm down. Elliot remained silent. He only asked her about that to make her stay, but he couldn't bring himself to say it out loud. "Since you're done eating, I'll leave. You have people taking care of you here anyway." Rose picked up her thermos and started walking away. But Elliot grabbed her wrist tightly before she could go. "Rose," his voice weak, "that's not what I meant." Rose turned around and saw him sweating profusely despite the pain. He held onto her wrist tightly as if afraid she would leave him alone again. She sighed and softened her tone. "Let go of me. Rest well. I'm leaving now since your assistant will be here soon." "I sent my assistant home," Elliot glanced at his phone on the bedside table before lookin