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,

collar tightly,

wrapped in bandages. Even

released her

Elijah’s body sank slightly, and he quickly used his hand to brace against

“Rare to see you care

any sarcastic remarks. Instead, she put on a serious expression and said, “You know I don’t like owing favors. Since you

really?” Elijah met her gaze with a

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

Elijah just smiled.

he only wanted one

time, he decided to

“Okay, stand still.”

nodded and stood

tightly encircling her slender waist,

In that

was a bit surprised.

request was so simple?

“Mmhmm.”

abdomen, his hands tightly wrapping her waist. However, after standing in silence for a while, she suddenly felt

she hesitated. Thinking about his back injury, her fingers froze for a minute before changing course to pat his head.

jet–black hair was neatly trimmed,

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