Chapter 458

Elliot took his medicine, and his complexion improved slightly. Exhausted, he nestled into her lap and fell asleep.

Sheena checked the time and noticed that it was already quite late. If she left now, she risked waking Elliot, who was peacefully sleeping. However, staying meant dealing with Corey, which could turn out badly.

Sheena hesitated.

She observed Elliot and found him in a serene slumber. Even asleep, his features were like a divine sculpture, exceptionally handsome. His face captivated her, and she only snapped out of her reverie when her phone rang.

It was a call from Barbara.

“Sheena, how is he? Is he badly hurt?” Barbara asked.

Sheena cleared her throat, deliberately adding a hint of a sob.

“Barbara, you know how strong Corey is. Eli already had injuries, and now they have worsened. He’s been unconscious since we returned to the Jenkins family.”

Barbara caught on to her implication but still asked, “Is it that serious? Corey’s action was quite reckless earlier. So, what’s your plan? Are you coming back tonight?”

“Considering it’s because of Corey that he’s in this state, I feel guilty. I want to stay here and care for

I’ll

Barbara could finish, Corey’s angry yell echoed

again, I’ll definitely break your legs! No one

discreetly glanced at the still–sleeping Elliot. Fortunately, he

he make her sound like a ruthless bandit, forcibly keeping a

quietly, “Corey, he’s an injured patient. How could I continue to harm him? I haven’t become

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Corey scoffed.

care of Elliot these

say you like him? Barbara, have you lost

off as the call abruptly ended, accompanied by

mention of how she would handle Corey tonight, a blush crept onto her

casually discuss such matters?

Corey was

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