Qiao Hua raised her head and met Gu Wenze's sharp, probing gaze. Her heart raced, but she feigned composure as she said, "Why ask me? How would I know?"
Gu Wenze studied Qiao Hua, trying to catch any hint of something amiss on her face.
He kept feeling there was more to her illness this time.
Qiao Hua had no idea whether Gu Wenze had discovered something. Her heart nearly leaped out of her chest, but she said weakly, "What are you staring at? Try being locked up in here yourself and see if you don't get sick."
At the sight of Qiao Hua's pale face, Gu Wenze softened and finally stopped questioning her.
Qiao Hua secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
If Gu Wenze found out she had deliberately poured cold water over herself to get sick, who knew what he might do in a fit of madness?
Qiao Hua felt a little regretful.
Had she known she still wouldn't get out, she wouldn't have put herself through this.
Just then, the nanny came in from outside and said, "President Gu, the porridge is ready."
Gu Wenze gave a quiet acknowledgment and took the bowl from the nanny.
He scooped up a spoonful, blew on it to cool it, then held it in front of Qiao Hua and ordered, "Open your mouth."
Qiao Hua turned her head away and reached for the bowl in his hand. "No need. I can eat by myself."
Gu Wenze didn't budge. He pressed the spoon against her lips and said firmly, "I'm feeding you."
Their eyes met, an invisible standoff hanging in the air.
Seeing that Gu Wenze wouldn't give up until she let him feed her, Qiao Hua had no choice but to open her mouth and swallow the porridge.
Gu Wenze's