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

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

terrified of losing

that Elijah had passed away. He would start anew with her, embracing his

restlessly, her furrowed brows revealing her frustration even in slumber.

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

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

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

you two…”

thumbs–up gesture with both

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

her have breakfast with Grandpa before leaving. If she doesn’t want to,

“Yes, Mr. Jenkins.”

he reached the entrance, he heard voices around the corner. On closer check, it was Lionel

here so early? Ms. Sheena probably hasn’t woken

while.”

night, did 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 she doesn’t have self- control!”

John sighed heavily.

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