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?

cheer her up, but it did not diminish her guilt, and

healed long ago, without a trace, and it

his cold lips patiently kissing away her tears.

more precious to me than any gems

successfully teased into a laugh. “You’re such a smooth talker. Where

Ms. Sheena, it can’t possibly be me! I’ve never been in

was no need to make life difficult for

hand gently over his heart through his suit. “I’m

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to deceive you. Can you feel my sincerity

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his chest, feeling his heartbeat, and found the gesture rather

to come!” She playfully smiled and leaned in to give him a gentle kiss.

eyes, engaging in

his grip on the steering wheel, occasionally

of affection up

should be considerate of his fragile heart, especially since he had never dated despite

minutes of intense kissing in the car, Elliot took

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