She couldn't give him the answer he wanted, no matter how much he desired it.

He reached out, holding her slightly cold hand, and said apologetically, "I don't mean to pressure you. I'm just so eager. Like I've said before, I'll wait, no matter how long it takes. I'll wait until you're willing to be with me."

She took a deep breath and said, "I'll give you an answer when you're discharged from the hospital, alright?"

His eyes showed a hint of joy upon hearing this, and his voice became slig