Chapter 237

Ford could not come up with an answer, and Sheena did not press further. “Never mind, let’s go. Let’s see what he’s up to.”

After casually tidying up her desk, they drove to the hospital.

In the ward, someone had wrapped themselves up like a Swiss roll, burying their head deep into the blanket.

The nurse sighed, “Mr. Freeman, you still have a fever. You’ll have trouble breathing wrapped up like that, and… can I please administer the IV for you!”

Despite the efforts of the medical staff and Owen’s persuasion, the “Swiss roll” on the hospital bed remained utterly unresponsive.

As Sheena walked in, she could not help but mock, “Oh, it seems tomorrow’s headline will be: Former CEO of the Freeman Group Commits Suicide by Suffocation as He Refused an IV Treatment.”

Owen noticed her arrival and respectfully greeted her, “Ms. Lawson.”

Sheena nodded slightly in response and approached Elijah’s bedside.

Before she could say anything, the “Swiss roll” suddenly grabbed her wrist. Elijah emerged from the blanket, his head poking out. Due to the fever, his normally domineering and cold gaze now appeared

vulnerable.

he had not mistaken her for someone else. From now on, he would

I woke up and didn’t see you, and I missed you…”

a slight nasal quality, sounding somewhat childish and even

coquettish.

in the room exchanged confused glances.

minutes ago and looked

he change his demeanor so quickly?

out by his words. “Did you fry your brain from the fever? Should we just toss your brain out now?”

loss for words. Any

to have a private conversation with you.”

and directed her words to Elijah, “Start the IV first. Otherwise, we

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his deep, nasal–toned voice,

nurse approached, but Elijah still tightly held Sheena’s wrist, making

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