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.

that Sheena no longer loved him. As her ex–husband, it seemed 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

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

was terrified of

her accept the irrevocable fact that Elijah had passed away. He would

furrowed brows revealing

his hand to smooth her furrowed brow and bent down to lightly kiss her forehead. Then, he went to the bathroom to fetch

awakened by the sound of the door unlocking from outside. Seeing

was Grant, smiling mischievously. “Mr. Jenkins, did you and Ms. Lawson hit it off last

you two…”

a thumbs–up gesture with

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

with Grandpa before leaving. If she doesn’t want

“Yes, Mr. Jenkins.”

up and exited Santiago’s mansion. Just as he reached the entrance, he heard voices around the corner.

here so early? Ms. Sheena probably hasn’t

while.”

she? She had quite a bit at the banquet, so she might be drunk again. She thinks she still has her old alcohol tolerance, and

John sighed heavily.

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