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.

it really just a

go back to Ocean Avenue,” Sheena said, turning to leave.

causing him pain. He felt weak, almost tip–toeing with each movement. Lionel quickly stepped

her, Sheena stopped, turned

maintained his composure. “It’s nothing.

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

continued walking out of the abandoned factory, and Elijah asked Lionel to drive his car back while he joined. Sheena in

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

seat to prevent contact

She casually asked, “How

briefly, and replied, “Not

“Okay.”

room together. While Sheena leisurely changed her shoes, Elijah, who had

ascending a few steps, he stopped and turned back, asking, “Sheena, are you hungry tonight? I’m a bit tired and thinking of

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

go up first.”

around the corner of the second floor. For some reason, she had a strange feeling.

journey back home, she felt as

on his back

him 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

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