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.

his sole purpose was to be a scapegoat for her frustrations. If Sheena found out that he had woven a massive lie to deceive her, would she detest

by the bed, watching Sheena sleeping peacefully. He had invested

terrified of losing

the irrevocable fact that Elijah had passed away. He would start anew with

revealing her frustration even in

furrowed brow and bent down 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 the wardrobe, settling on the small sofa for the night.

the sound of the door unlocking from outside. Seeing that Sheena was still

“Mr. Jenkins, did you and Ms. Lawson hit it off last night?

you two…”

made a thumbs–up gesture with both

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remained cold as he avoided the topic, saying, “When Ms.

breakfast with Grandpa before leaving. If she

“Yes, Mr. Jenkins.”

adjacent room to freshen up and exited Santiago’s mansion. Just as he reached the entrance, he heard voices around the corner. On closer check, it was Lionel

Sheena probably hasn’t woken up yet.

while.”

at the banquet, so she might be drunk again. She thinks she still has her old alcohol

John sighed heavily.

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