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?

Sheema said, reaching to unbutton

collar tightly, refusing to

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

begrudgingly released her

he quickly used his hand to brace against the

to see you care about me like this.

a serious expression and said, “You know I don’t like owing favors. Since you saved me this time,

met her gaze with a glint in his dark eyes.

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

Elijah just smiled.

only wanted one thing…

he decided

“Okay, stand still.”

nodded and stood

encircling her slender waist, saying, “Just let me

that embrace, he felt a

it?” Sheena was

request was

“Mmhmm.”

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 where to place them. Since it was his request, it did not

hug.‘ However, midway through, she hesitated. Thinking about his back injury,

was neatly trimmed,

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