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

his collar tightly, refusing

it’s wrapped in bandages. Even if you

released her grip.

and he quickly used

commented, “Rare to see you care about me like this. It’s nice.”

put on a serious expression and said, “You know I don’t like owing favors. Since

with

try my best to fulfill any

Elijah just smiled.

knew he only wanted

his limited time, he decided to play along.

“Okay, stand still.”

nodded and stood firm.

slid his hand through her coat, tightly encircling her slender waist, saying, “Just let me

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

was a bit surprised.

request was so

“Mmhmm.”

waist. However, after standing in silence for a while,

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

neatly trimmed, soft, and smooth.

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