Chapter 369

Elijah looked up at her, smiling to please.

Sheena gave him a disdainful glare, thinking he truly deserved a good beating. She could not let him off without making him cry for mercy, or she would not be able to swallow her pride!

She showed her hand, saying, “Belt.”

Elijah did not hesitate, immediately undoing the metal buckle and obediently handing it over. Then, he turned around, presenting his back to her.

Folding the belt in half, Sheena’s gaze turned fierce as she raised it high, ready to lash out at the already wounded back. However, before the belt could swing, she fixated on the palm- sized burn on his back.

The vividly red, gruesome wound was too conspicuous to ignore. Moreover, this injury was sustained while shielding her. Otherwise, the damage might have been to her face.

Thinking about this, Sheena’s emotions became complicated. Her wrist seemed to be restrained by an inexplicable force, preventing her from swinging the belt no matter how hard she tried.

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She sighed silently, feeling a little exasperated.

could she start

Freeman family were like hell, devoid of any. warmth and love. Despite Elijah’s changes and sincerity after their divorce, she could not deny that she was touched. However, she

and their past would

belt tightly, her grip trembling. Grinding her teeth, she mustered

A crisp sound echoed.

Elijah’s back, leaving a deep red welt,

smooth skin.

no sound,

muscles instinctively tensing, he seemed

the red mark she had just added, glancing at the blurry wound in the middle of his back, which pained her. Suddenly, her heart became chaotic, and she found herself unable to swing the belt for a second time, no matter how

kicked his shoulder, tossing the belt

lifted the blanket, curling up with her

sudden kick, Elijah staggered slightly. He calmly fastened the belt, then retrieved his shirt and suit jacket from the

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noticed Sheena lying on the bed with her back to him, still wearing her outer coat. It did not look like she

you’re still wearing your coat. It’s not

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