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 to unbutton his

tightly, refusing to let go.

is really fine. It’s almost healed. Besides, it’s wrapped in bandages. Even if you strip off

begrudgingly released her

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

to

eyes but refrained from 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 one

gaze with a

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

Elijah just smiled.

knew he only wanted one

time, he

“Okay, stand still.”

nodded and stood

recliner, and he boldly slid his hand through her coat, tightly encircling her slender waist, saying, “Just let me hold you for

was icy cold. In that embrace, he felt a sense of

Sheena was a

request was so

“Mmhmm.”

in silence for a while, she suddenly felt her hands hanging awkwardly, not knowing where to place them. Since it was his

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

neatly trimmed,

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