Chapter 497

Half an hour?

Sheena had ignored him for nearly an hour yesterday when he knelt!

However, Elliot would not tell her that. He simply nodded and said, “You personally applied ointment to my hand, and I thought you didn’t want me to apply any to my knees.”

Worried that he might appear too pitiful and be caught by Sheena, Elliot quickly added, “Actually, it was also because of our late–night exercise, and I forgot.”

Sheena ignored his subtle meanings because Sheila’s words lingered in her mind.

It left her with a mix of emotions.

“Is your hand still hurting? Show me.”

Elliot obediently spread out his left hand for her inspection. Despite applying medicine the previous night, his palm was still swollen and tinged with shades of purple.

“Was it this serious last night?”

“No, it’s probably from last night. My palms were pressed together, and blood circulation was blocked, causing the swelling. But it doesn’t hurt anymore.”

If it did not hurt now, it indicated that it was indeed quite painful last night.

wondered how she could

and suffocated, accompanied by an unprecedented sense of defeat that made her eyes redden.

so poorly. I promised to spoil you, but I’ve only brought you pain.”

referred to, he keenly sensed she was sobbing between words. Using

only intended to avoid a beating. He never wanted to make her cry with his self- pity act. Seeing her

her

your man. Besides, it was perfectly reasonable for you to hit me.

“You’re just trying to comfort me. I know the truth.”

intentionally trying to comfort you. Your anger tonight stems from jealousy, and

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crippled by your punches, I’d still

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cuddling with you

all I need to be

you. I

“So, do you…”

love the in the same way?‘ The last part of the question got stuck

managed to ask

reconsider all that had happened during this period. While she was willing to give him a chance

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