Chapter 375

“Don’t touch it. It’s dirty,” Elijah warned as he locked eyes with Sheena.

Sheena met his gaze and said rationally, “This blood is fresh, indicating something happened here just now. Didn’t you and Lionel see anything when you rushed over?”

Elijah remained silent, glancing at Lionel.

Lionel understood and explained, “I arrived first. When I entered, I caught

someone trying to escape through the window, so I used a small knife to injure him. This should be the blood left by that person.”

“And where is this person? With your skills, how did he manage to escape from you?” Sheena asked.

Lionel hesitated for a moment, feigning embarrassment as he scratched his head. “I’m sorry. I slipped up. He had an accomplice, so I didn’t pursue him.”

Fine.

Since the person was not caught, there was little else to ask.

Sheena glanced at Elijah again, noting that he seemed okay apart from his pale face and slightly colorless lips.

just a

go back to Ocean Avenue,” Sheena said,

on his lower back were pulled, causing him pain. He felt weak,

she heard a noise behind her, Sheena stopped, turned around, and asked, ”

composure. “It’s nothing. He slipped a bit.”

“Yeah, I slipped. Luckily, I reacted quickly and grabbed Mr. Freeman’s arm in time to prevent me

did not dwell on that minor incident. She continued walking out of the abandoned factory, and Elijah asked Lionel to drive his car back while he joined. Sheena in her car.

the journey, Elijah sat upright, his suit impeccably neat, and he avoided

seat to prevent contact with his injured

his back, ignored it. She casually asked, “How was it with Nathaniel today? Did he reveal anything?”

and replied, “Not yet, but don’t worry. He’ll spill everything tomorrow.”

“Okay.”

they arrived at Ocean Avenue, and they entered the living room together. While Sheena

asking, “Sheena, are you hungry tonight? I’m a bit tired and thinking of taking a nap for half

felt a bit odd but did not refuse. “I’m not very hungry. We can eat

I’ll go up first.”

remained silent, her gaze following his figure disappearing around the corner of the second floor. For some reason, she had a strange feeling.

as if

burn on his

up to the second floor, Sheena noticed Elijah’s door was not locked. She gently pushed it open slightly and saw him peacefully lying in bed, seemingly asleep. However, Sheena observed that he was lying face down and had not

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