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,

attention…

won’t be pleased if

to the car. By the time they returned to Ocean Avenue, the

by the window on the ground

some point, leaving only Colin and Sheena at the dining table, still

room, Colin was downing one drink after another, looking intoxicated and somewhat gloomy. “Sheena, they say alcohol helps forget troubles, but why do I feel even worse after drinking so much?”

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

her hand. “No! Sheena, I’m not

she said, “I’m not interested in

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

to teach her a lesson. But I genuinely like you. Elijah has hurt you in the past, but

wine, finishing it în one go. As the deep red liquid slid down the edge

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

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