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?

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

clutched his collar tightly,

is really fine. It’s almost healed. Besides, it’s wrapped in bandages.

begrudgingly released her

sank slightly, and he quickly used his hand to

watchful gaze, he smirked and commented, “Rare to see you

I don’t like owing favors. Since you saved me this time, I’ll allow you to make one request. What do you want?”

her gaze with a glint in his

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

Elijah just smiled.

he only

he decided

“Okay, stand still.”

and stood

coat, tightly encircling her slender waist, saying, “Just let me hold you for a

warm, while Elijah’s was icy cold. In that embrace, he felt a sense of

it?” Sheena was a bit

was

“Mmhmm.”

his head against her abdomen, his hands tightly wrapping her waist. However, after standing in silence for a while, she suddenly felt her hands hanging awkwardly, not knowing

However, midway through, she hesitated. Thinking about his back injury, her fingers froze for

neatly trimmed, soft, and smooth.

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