Chapter 226

Lionel placed Ford, who was still unconscious, on the sofa in the hall. Elijah quietly walked over and sat beside him. Just as he settled, Ford slowly regained consciousness. The first thing he saw when he opened his eyes was Elijah’s emotionless face.

Elijah remarked, “I never thought you’d fall asleep.”

Ford was perplexed. “That’s impossible!”

With a serious tone, Elijah said, “I came out after talking to my mom, and here you are, asleep. You’re the only one here. I waited a full five minutes before you woke up. Imagine if Sheena finds out about this. What would happen? But don’t worry, I won’t tell her.”

Still groggy, Ford scratched his head.

Elijah did not give him the chance to respond. Instead, he got up and headed outside.

“Let’s go. We wasted an extra five minutes because you fell asleep.”

talk to him, but

attention…

Sheena won’t

time they returned to Ocean Avenue, the sky had turned

by the window on

only Colin and Sheena at the dining table, still

was downing one drink after another, looking intoxicated and somewhat gloomy. “Sheena, they say

good tolerance for alcohol, never got drunk. She simply smiled and said, “You can’t trust those

shook his head, reaching out to touch her hand. “No! Sheena, I’m not drunk! There’s something I want to tell you…”

as she said, “I’m not interested in whatever you want to say. It’s

was upset by the rejection. Suddenly, he stood up, swaying as he approached her. Then,

I’ll make sure to teach her a lesson. But I genuinely like you. Elijah has hurt you in the past, but I never will. I’ll only

face remained indifferent, and she poured herself a glass of red wine, finishing it în one go. As the deep red liquid slid down the edge of her red lips, she casually wiped it away

and he continued, “Sheena, if you’re not entirely

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