Elizabeth was held by Max's hand for a moment. She had only one thought, and that was cold.
Max's hand seemed to have just held ice, and the temperature difference between it and her warm wrist was so great that she shivered.
Elizabeth glanced at Max's slightly pale face.
There was physical contact between the two of them, so naturally Max was able to detect Elizabeth's reaction.
When she sat down, Max immediately withdrew his hand.
After the flight attendant left, Elizabeth spoke calmly.
"Didn't you refuse to let me in?"
Max's face was cold, and he didn't say anything.
But he thought John's ploy was good.
Sure enough, the more he acted like he didn't want her to come near, the more she thought he might be hiding his illness from her and wouldn't resist coming near him.
This was the result he wanted.
Sure enough, within a few moments of silence, Elizabeth inquired, "Did you check out of the hospital?"