Chapter 637

　　Third person's POV 　　By the time Derek rushed back to the warship, Tabitha was already delirious from the fever, her body scorching yet muttering that she was cold. 　　The military doctor, his face tense, reported, "Sir, I've administered medication to Ms. Hartley. But given her unique condition, it's dangerous if the fever persists." 　　Fortunately, the warship was well-equipped with medical resources. Derek stayed by her side, waiting for the fever to subside on its own. 　　The sky was still dark, the grayness outside matched only by the roaring of the sea, clearly audible. 　　Derek lay down next to Tabitha. His eyes were filled with heartache as he looked at her. 　　Although they had been in close proximity, he had to pretend to be someone else, not even daring to look at her directly, which had raised her suspicions more than once. 　　His strong mental resilience allowed him to deceive Tabitha. 　　Gently, he reached out to touch Tabitha's tranquil sleeping face. Her skin was still soft,