Everyone was against that idea now.

Francis immediately faked a cough and said, “No, I... I'm still coughing. I'm afraid I won't get better anytime soon. Why don't you rest for a while and continue later on?"

Maria sighed and pursed her lips.

“Okay then. I'll rest first," Maria said and went back to her seat. She covered her legs with a blanket, and closed her eyes.

A few minutes Later, she seemed to be deep in sleep.