Chapter 230

If she did not release the pent–up frustration caused by the drug, she would feel extremely uncomfortable!

Even in this state, she was reluctant to throw herself at him.

Had her disgust for him reached such a deep level?

Elijah approached her, attempting to lift her again.

“Don’t touch me or I’ll kill you!”

Elijah’s hand hesitated for a moment but eventually decided to lift her. “Fine. You can do whatever you want when the effects wear off.”

Sheena lacked the strength to resist, her mind groggy. She could only let him carry her to the bathroom.

Elijah turned on the shower and filled the bathtub with cold water. Concerned about the abrupt temperature difference, he gently and slowly lowered her into the tub, ever so careful not to let his trembling hands drop her.

Once the water level reached her collarbone, he withdrew his sore arms.

in the tub, feeling the gradual embrace of coolness, the fiery desire in her heart subsided a bit. Her furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and her body went limp, drifting into a deep sleep.

by the edge of the bathtub, keeping watch. He remembered the night before their divorce

karma had swiftly caught up with

not easily let this incident

the payback he

Her cheeks were still flushed, and her

not the type of man to take advantage of someone in a vulnerable state. He averted his gaze, fully focused

relief quickly enough, and this approach

medicine cabinet for medication. After turning the entire

the garden and shouted, “Ford, Sawyer,

emerged from somewhere, rubbing his sleepy

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awake at this hour and

you alone?”

back. I don’t know what happened, but they have yet to return. Paul is with Mr. Lawson, and Ms. Sheena assigned John a task. So, it’s just me tonight.”

was skilled in self–defense, they usually would not stand guard late at night. If there were an emergency, Sheena would

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