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?

did not diminish her guilt, and tears continued to shimmer in her sparkly eyes.

ago,

down, his cold lips patiently kissing away

me than any gems in the world. Stop crying,

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

gaze, and quickly defended himself, ” Ms. Sheena, it can’t possibly be me! I’ve never

not been in a relationship, there was no need to make life difficult for

hand gently over his

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or trying to deceive you. Can you feel

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

you in the days to come!” She playfully smiled and leaned in to give him a gentle

his eyes, engaging in

Lionel tightened his grip on the steering wheel, occasionally sneaking glances at the rearview mirror, feeling quite

display of affection up

heart, especially since he had never dated despite

in the

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