"What's the meaning of this?"

Despite having undergone surgery and being in a weakened state, Albert resisted the urge to sleep.

His lips pallid, he managed a smile and beckoned to her, “If you want answers, come closer. I'll tell you."

Injured as he was, Jessie harbored no fear of Albert acting rashly.

Returning to the bedside, she poised to speak, only to have her wrist seized and drawn toward him. Their bodies collided, and she caught a stifled groan, sensing his discomfort.