Chapter 451

Sheena’s heart twinged with pain. If she had not witnessed it herself, she would not have felt so keenly how much Elliot had suffered for her, enduring severe injuries and pain.

Guilt, self–blame, and sadness overwhelmed her.

While Sheena’s mind was buzzing, Elliot led her away from the Jenkins family

estate.

It was not until they were in the car that she teared up.

Elliot embraced her, kissing her forehead with a tinge of remorse. “Did it scare you? It’s my fault. there’s nothing pleasant about such a bloody scene. I should’ve let Lionel take you outside.”

Sheena’s nose tingled as she buried her face in his neck, sobbing softly. “I should be the one saying sorry. I now realize how severe the whipping you endured was. I regret not offering comfort back then. I was even harsh to you. I’m truly awful.”

“Nonsense.” Elliot cupped her tear–streaked face, speaking earnestly, “Scolding is a form of affection. If you scold me, it means you care about me. I’m happy

about that.”

What kind of twisted logic was that?

he was trying to cheer her up, but it did not diminish her guilt, and tears continued

all in the past. My wounds healed long ago, without a trace, and it

lips

to me than any gems in the world.

a laugh. “You’re such a smooth talker. Where

defended himself, ” Ms. Sheena, it can’t possibly be me! I’ve never been in a relationship. I’m innocent!”

Since he had not been in a relationship, there was no need to make life difficult for the innocent,

held her small hand gently over his

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trying to deceive you. Can you feel my sincerity

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chest, feeling his heartbeat, and found

to come!” She playfully smiled and leaned in to give

engaging in a passionate kiss with Sheena.

Lionel tightened his grip on the steering wheel,

of

considerate of his fragile heart, especially

of intense kissing in the car, Elliot

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