Chapter 242

Sheena answered the call calmly, and before she could speak, a deep voice on the other end said, Sheena, it’s me.”

Though puzzled, Sheena could not be bothered. “What’s up?”

“I’ve been discharged. To celebrate the success of your first show, I’m going to prepare a feast at home. How about joining me when you’re back?” Elijah spoke cautiously, his tone carrying a hint of fear of rejection and a subtle touch of anticipation.

Sheena sensed it and fell silent for two minutes.

Elijah waited anxiously, his heart pounding rapidly. He refrained from speaking, giving her the time

she needed to think.

“I can’t tonight as I have a celebratory dinner. Maybe another day,” Sheena replied, ready to end the

call.

An anxious tone came from the other end, “Don’t hang up! Are you… going to dinner with Skye and Howard?”

Sheena admitted, “Yes.”

hesitated before asking,

responded calmly and

coquettish yet appeasing tone, pleaded, “Can you not go? I know my cooking wasn’t great before, but I promise to improve. Can you come back

not stand his tone and interrupted, “No.

come back, I’ll hold a press conference tomorrow and tell the whole nation that I’m

was acting so foolishly. She reminded him, “You’re just my servant!”

still yours! You can’t deny

Sheena, genuinely angered, shouted, startling even Phoebe

genuine anger, Elijah quickly apologized, “I’m sorry. I just wanted you to come back to Ocean Avenue for a meal. Even if you think I don’t deserve to eat with

eat…”

Sheena sighed.

gotten into him

Chapter 242

2/2

casually agreed, “I’ll come back to Ocean Avenue, but it’ll be after the celebratory dinner, and it might be very

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255