Chapter 220

Sheena went upstairs as she spoke, with Sawyer and Owen trailing behind.

Elijah’s room door was ajar, which struck Sheena as odd, but she did not dwell on it. She pushed the door open and, aided by the corridor lights, saw Elijah lying on the bed with his back facing the entrance, seemingly fast asleep.

Was she overthinking things?

Sheena closed the door, and Sawyer and Owen, seeing that Sheena had not noticed anything, breathed a silent sigh of relief. However, as Sheena took a couple of steps away, she abruptly stopped.

When she had opened the door earlier, she seemed to notice the color of Elijah’s shirt collar was a little darker…

Was it wet?

Was he sweating?

Something was off!

immediately went back, decisively turning on the lights this time. She inspected the man curled up on the bed. Walking to the bedside, she

you even manage to work up a

eyes tightly shut, refusing to respond.

I know you weren’t sleeping.

suddenly furrowed his brow intensely, muttering, “It hurts…”

hurts? You were perfectly fine. What kind of trick are

pushed down on his back.

out and broke out in a sudden cold sweat, and his features contorted in pain.

behind Sheena, Sawyer, and Owen exchanged confused glances. They heard Elijah being ruthlessly whipped during the

Elijah seemed quite bold, yet now he was crying out

intentionally playing the

acting was practically Oscar–worthy! Even the best actors did not have his

trying to cause Howard trouble?

Owen were frustrated but could not show any sign of it in front of Sheena.

Chapter 220

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