Chapter 286

At this rate, Elijah might succumb to the high fever in his weakened state, jeopardizing his life.

Elijah could not afford to die. After all, the culprits behind Sheena’s predicament remained unidentified, and Bethany and Jennifer were still at large!

He took a deep breath, placing his hand near his lips. Uncertain if Lionel was around, he repeated a sequence of bird calls.

John and Sawyer, hearing the noise from the basement, opened the door.

“Mr. Freeman, quit hurting yourself. Mr. Lawson said you’ll be released once Ms. Sheena is discharged.”

After speaking, they wasted no time leaving. The basement door slammed shut again, locking Elijah in. When the door opened, the sudden rush of cold air made Elijah cough violently, his entire body curling up and shivering.

Last night, Elijah insisted on jumping into the river to save Sheena. Lionel, already concerned about him, had discreetly stationed himself around Ocean Avenue to observe.

Upon hearing Elijah’s faint signals of weakness, Lionel was furious.

They’re so inhumane!”

John and Sawyer tried their

the basement door, and upon seeing Elijah, a surge of anger boiled

him.

how they repay someone who saved her life? I want to kill

those two bodyguards? Should I

hand tightly gripped his wrist. Due to the prolonged torture, Elijah’s voice had turned hoarse, and he lacked the strength to speak.

Lionel understood his message–no one was allowed to kill

would not go without venting their frustration. Thus, he instructed Logan to drag John and Sawyer into the basement and

temperature, which was still

was not until the late hours that Elijah slowly

that the fever had subsided. Thankfully, he was out of danger. Lionel breathed a sigh of relief, sitting at

expression.

has you locked up, preventing you from seeing

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