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?

Let me check the injury,” Sheema said, reaching

clutched his collar tightly, refusing to let go.

fine. It’s almost healed. Besides, it’s wrapped in bandages. Even if you strip off my clothes, you won’t see anything.”

released

quickly used his hand to brace against the recliner.

gaze, he smirked and commented, “Rare to see you care about me like this.

making any sarcastic remarks. Instead, she put on a serious expression and said, “You know I don’t like owing favors. Since you saved me this time, I’ll allow you to make

Elijah met her gaze with a

I’ll try my best to fulfill any other requests.

Elijah just smiled.

he only wanted one thing…

time, he decided to

“Okay, stand still.”

and

her coat, tightly encircling her

that embrace, he felt a sense of warmth

Sheena was a bit

was

“Mmhmm.”

allowing him to obediently rest his head against her abdomen, his hands tightly wrapping her waist. However, after standing in silence for

she hesitated. Thinking about

neatly trimmed, soft, and smooth.

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