I Became His Sweetheart by Bright Eyes

Chapter 222

While Elijah was lost in thoughts, Sheena got tired of his meaningless, sarcastic remarks and turned to leave. However, Elijah, still holding onto her wrist, prevented her from leaving.

Annoyed, Sheena asked, “Elijah, what exactly are you trying to do?”

With a pale face, Elijah appeared pitiful as he looked at her. “Sheena, my back hurts a lot. Can you kiss it better?”

“Huh?” Sheena was surprised by this request.

How did she not notice Elijah’s clinginess before?

“Did they hit your back or your head? Can’t you speak like a normal adult?”

Elijah remained silent. He was genuinely in pain and exhausted, hoping for a bit of comfort from her.

Seeing his lack of response, Sheena forcibly freed her wrist from his grip and tried to leave. However, Elijah suddenly said, “During the days I was away, I went to the mountains near the border of the Luivine and Farlem. The reason for my delayed return was that I was being pursued, and those people were sent by Corey Lawson.”

Sheena’s steps came to an abrupt halt.

to kill

had only mentioned Elijah’s whereabouts and temporary absence without telling her the real reason was because of Corey. Next, Sheena recalled Elijah’s reaction when he returned after being injected with the special drug, wondering if Corey’s men caused his waist injury. Sheena

that, she opened the door and left.

and noticed her strange expression as she came out. “Ms. Sheena?”

kit in

bowed slightly. After watching her leave the

lost in

by the mention of Corey as if it was not

sighed lightly, feeling somewhat relieved.

Mr. Freeman?” Sawyer interrupted Elijah impatiently, “Take off your shirt and lie down. I’ll apply the medicine.”

first aid kit from him, saying, “No need. I can handle it myself. You can

back. How can you do it yourself? If Ms, Sheena can touch you,

not comfortable with

with it. “As long as you said

he said that, Sawyer still reported the matter to Sheena on the third floor

let him be. You may go