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.

tried to

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 stood by the door for a moment, then

opened the door and left.

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

out of her thoughts, glanced at the first aid kit in Sawyer’s hands, and said, “Go in and

Sawyer bowed slightly. After watching her leave the second floor,

lost in thought.

surprised by the mention of Corey as if it was not related to her.

lightly, feeling somewhat

Mr. Freeman?” Sawyer interrupted Elijah impatiently, “Take off your shirt

“No need. I can handle it myself. You can leave.”

do it yourself? If Ms, Sheena can touch you,

comfortable with

“As long as you said so, Just don’t complain

still reported the matter to Sheena on the

let him be. You may

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