I Became His Sweetheart by Bright Eyes

Chapter 256

Elijah snorted, giving Lionel a disdainful look. “The Upton family is the weakest among the four major families in Svelton. Besides, he clearly didn’t bring many bodyguards this time, obviously coming without anyone knowing. Can’t you handle that?”

Lionel pursed his lips, feeling like Elijah was throwing unreasonable challenges his way.

“Hm?” Elijah continued, glaring at him.

Lionel instantly cowered, chuckling nervously. “I can handle it! I’ll discuss it with Logan and the others. However, you might need to cooperate when the time comes.”

Elijah’s expression returned to normal. “Good.”

Sheena had shown a bit more trust in him in the past half–month, not making John and Sawyer watch him daily, which pleased him.

Three days later, Sheena planned to leave work an hour early because she had dinner plans with Colin. Just as she finished organizing her desk and was ready to head out, she received a call from

Ford at Ocean Avenue.

injured and is bleeding from his waist. You

strange and asked, “If he’s injured, why not call a doctor? Why

Freeman said it’s an old injury from when he was looking for you in the mountains in Luivine. Today, he accidentally worsened it while doing household chores. Besides, his health is not what it used to be, and I’m helping him stop the bleeding.

injury on his waist caused by

I got it.”

he was out of the service area. Sheena did not dwell on it, assuming he was busy with work.

Ocean Avenue. Upon reaching the second floor, she found Ford wrapping Elijah’s waist with layers of bandages, still

seat nearby and asked, “What happened? Wasn’t the wound

return, Elijah smiled happily. “Because today is a special day, I wanted to cook a few more dishes.

A special day?

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not Colin’s birthday?

could it be for her?

adopted you from the orphanage