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

Let’s go back to Ocean Avenue,” Sheena said, turning to

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

her, Sheena stopped, turned around, and asked, ”

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

slipped. Luckily, I reacted quickly and grabbed Mr. Freeman’s arm in time to prevent me from falling!”

minor incident. She continued walking out of the abandoned factory, and Elijah asked Lionel to drive his car back

Elijah sat upright, his suit impeccably neat, and

the car seat to prevent contact with his

casually asked, “How was it with Nathaniel today? Did he reveal anything?”

replied, “Not yet, but

“Okay.”

they entered the living room together. While

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

bit odd but did not refuse.

go

disappearing around the corner of the second

the journey back home, she felt as if he was enduring

burn on his back getting worse

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

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