Chapter 227

Nana?

Sheena was shocked by the form of address.

Was Elijah also drunk?

Sheena remained silent.

However, Colin felt a surge of anger after hearing Elijah interrupt his confession. Fueled by alcohol, he got up from the floor and rushed over, grabbing Elijah’s collar spitefully. His other hand clenched into a fist, ready to strike Elijah’s face.

“You hurt her a few days ago. What right do you have to linger around her?”

Elijah remained still and quiet, fearlessly meeting Colin’s gaze.

Colin, furious, was about to land his punch.

Sheena shouted, “Sawyer, Owen!”

Sawyer and Owen immediately jumped in through the open window, separating the two men.

Frustrated that he could not punch Elijah, Colin complained, “Sheena, why won’t you let me teach him a lesson?”

Sheena signaled to Sawyer and Owen, saying, “Mr. Upton is drunk. Send him home.”

“Yes, Ms. Sheena.”

Sheena, I’m

supported his unsteady body, his voice fading away.

it was quiet once more.

pretending to have a stomachache, his face returning to

looked at him and mocked, “Why not continue the

of her. He knelt on

choice to kneel.

love, while Elijah knelt on both

atonement.

and asked, “What are you

with her. His gaze was unwavering as he revealed, “There’s something that has troubled me for many

“Go on.”

did you go to Pine Street? Did you save a little boy?”

to deny Elijah’s question when he continued, “If you continue to brush me off like before, I’ll keep investigating. I won’t stop until I get the final

had never considered that incident significant and

this result matter?”

“It’s important.”

a desire for her to speak the

you my answer, will you stop

“Yes.”

tone was resolute.

a trivial matter for her. Hence,

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