Wait, She’s a Billionaire by Ms. Shadow

Chapter 289

As Sheena slid into her slippers, she observed Elijah. She then took off her coat and handed it to him.

Elijah was caught off guard but quickly recovered and obediently took the coat from Sheena, hanging it on the rack. However, he remained silent, not being as eagerly attentive as before.

Sheena’s expression darkened as she continued to observe him.

Elijah, seemingly oblivious, glanced at the clock on the living room wall. It was almost noon, and he instinctively headed toward the kitchen to prepare a meal.

Sheena sat on the sofa, speaking in an icy tone, “Come here.”

Elijah stiffened but still walked over to her and stopped at her feet.

Sheena did not look at him, her demeanor somewhat distant.

“Remember when you said you wouldn’t let me look up to you?”

Elijah stood still, feeling slightly uncomfortable, as he noticed her continued coldness. Howard clearly had not informed her that he was the one who saved her. So, now that Sheena was back, would she hold him accountable for going to the charity gala with Bethany?

could balance things out, Elijah suddenly felt a tightness in his chest, making it hard

growing a

of her. His gaze remained low, his lashes gently trembling.

awkward emotions, becoming even more puzzled. She lightly hooked hist chin using her fingertips, forcing him to lift his face. As their eyes met, she noticed that Elijah’s eyes were slightly red, and he appeared

look of someone being bullied

had not even asked anything yet, and he was already feeling wronged. “What have you been doing these past two days? Mr. Lawson seemed to have forbidden you. from

haven’t you done the housework during these

silent, feeling

lifted his chin a bit more. “Cat got

Elijah murmured, his voice low and husky, carrying a hint of grievance. He truly seemed to have

“What’s wrong with your throat? What illness are

“Fever.”

at the mansion, not stepping

had not been any rain during this time. How could

his pale and sickly appearance, he had probably

and released her

that sofa.”

after crouching for a short while, and his head was a bit dizzy. He feared he would not hold out if he stayed