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.

really just a cold?

go back to Ocean Avenue,” Sheena

wounds on his lower back were pulled, causing him pain. He felt weak, almost tip–toeing with each movement.

noise behind her, Sheena stopped, turned around, and

a breath and maintained his composure. “It’s nothing. He

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

the abandoned factory, and Elijah asked Lionel to drive his car back while he

sat upright, his

seat to prevent contact

it. She casually asked,

throat, hesitated briefly, and replied, “Not yet, but don’t worry. He’ll spill

“Okay.”

they entered the living room together. While Sheena leisurely changed her shoes, Elijah,

a few steps, he stopped and turned back, asking, “Sheena, are you hungry tonight? I’m a bit tired and thinking of taking a nap for half an hour before making dinner.”

a bit odd but did not refuse.

I’ll go up first.”

gaze following his figure disappearing around the corner of the

she felt as if he

his back getting

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

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