Chapter 429

Elliot’s mind was a blank.

Eli? He had never considered that she would affectionately call him that.

Was she referring to Elijah, the past version of him?

Did this imply that she still had some sentiment left for him?

His heart was in turmoil, and after much hesitation, he finally mustered the courage to speak.

“Sheena, I…”

Before he could finish, Sheena, with her rosy face, angrily grabbed the cuff of his sleeve.

“Elijah, if you dare to lie to me again! I’ll dig up your grave! Even if you’re cremated, I’ll find a way to torture you!”

So ruthless…

Elliot decided to stay silent. He sat on the edge of the bed, contemplating.

be a scapegoat for her frustrations. If Sheena found out that he had woven a massive lie to deceive her, would she detest him and

on his chest as Elliot silently sat by the bed, watching Sheena sleeping peacefully. He had invested so much effort into securing

of losing her again.

only make things worse, he decided to let her accept the irrevocable fact that Elijah had passed away. He would start anew with her, embracing

her furrowed brows revealing her frustration even in slumber.

to lightly kiss her forehead. Then, he went to the bathroom to fetch a towel, wiped her face and hands, and finally took a new cotton blanket from

of the door unlocking from outside. Seeing

mischievously. “Mr. Jenkins, did you and Ms. Lawson hit it

you two…”

a thumbs–up gesture with

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avoided the topic, saying, “When Ms. Lawson wakes

before leaving. If she

“Yes, Mr. Jenkins.”

he reached the entrance, he heard voices

early? Ms. Sheena probably hasn’t woken up yet. You might

while.”

bit at the banquet, so she might be drunk again. She

John sighed heavily.

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