As it was late autumn, the sunlight on him was not warm. Still, it created a faint halo around his perfectly chiseled profile, making his face look both handsome and aloof.

However, as Sheena got closer, she noticed the slight discoloration under his thin lips and the paleness on his face, devoid of any trace of color, indicating illness.

“Don’t lie flat. It might press against your back injury,” Sheena advised.

Lost in the sunset, Elijah only noticed her when she approached.

“You’re back”

He quickly sat up, attempting to stand.

“I got lost in thought and lost track of time. Are you hungry? I can make dinner now.”

“No need. Since you’re feeling unwell, consider it a day off for you,” Sheena said, gently guiding him back to a sitting position.

It was not until she touched him that she realized how cold he was. His body felt icy to the touch!

Frowning, she asked, “Why are you so cold? You don’t look so good. Is the back injury still hurting?”

Elijah smiled and reassured her, “It stopped hurting a long time ago. I guess I was lying down for too long, but I’m fine. A couple of days of rest, and I’ll be back to normal.”

Sheena did not buy it.

His speech lacked energy.

Why did it seem like he was putting up a front?

injury,” Sheema said, reaching to unbutton his suit jacket.

his collar tightly, refusing to let

healed. Besides, it’s wrapped in bandages. Even if you strip off

begrudgingly released

body sank slightly, and he quickly used

smirked and commented, “Rare to see

sarcastic remarks. Instead, she put on a serious expression and said, “You know I don’t

with a glint in his dark eyes.

remarriage and any emotional requests. I’ll try my best to fulfill any other requests. So, go ahead.”

Elijah just smiled.

only wanted

he decided

“Okay, stand still.”

nodded and

through her coat, tightly encircling her slender waist, saying, “Just let me hold you for a while. That’s all.”

In that embrace, he

Sheena was

request was so

“Mmhmm.”

waist. However, after standing in silence for a while, she suddenly felt her hands hanging awkwardly, not knowing where to place them. Since it was his request, it did not seem right not to

Sheena extended her hands toward his back, attempting a ‘pretend hug.‘ However, midway through, she hesitated. Thinking about his back injury, her fingers froze

was neatly trimmed,

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