Chapter 540

Elliot lowered his gaze, remaining silent.

His illness probably was not going away anytime soon….

Was he condemned to a life without fulfilling his desires?

“Before dying, you might as well let me have you so I can at least die feeling contented,” Elliot remarked half–jokingly.

Sheena immediately frowned, pinching his cheek slightly, and warned, “No more talk of death! As long as I’m here, you’re not allowed to give up hope of living. Do you understand?”

“Alright…” Elliot responded softly.

He knew his health condition best, but he did not want to worry Sheena.

Feeling his half–hearted response, Sheena applied a bit more pressure to the pinch.

“Louder. I didn’t hear clearly!”

“I got it.”

Sheena released her grip, massaging the cheek she had just pinched. Her thoughts, however, wandered as Nathaniel’s situation came to mind.

Though unsure of the authenticity of Nathaniel’s words, it seemed the only breakthrough available at the moment. She had to choose to trust Nathaniel at least once.

true, should she agree to Nathaniel’s last

she thought, the more complex Sheena’s emotions became. To avoid unnecessary misunderstandings with Elliot in the future because of this matter, she cradled Elliot’s face in her hands, speaking with the utmost

trust each other the most. So, from now on, no matter what happens, you must trust me and my

met her gaze without hesitation, nodding earnestly, “I

kissed his forehead. “Did

immediately frowned, shaking his

good and wait here.”

A minute later, she returned with a cup of lukewarm water and Elliot’s pillbox.

eyes dulled, looking annoyed as he observed the

did not see the point,

Chad D

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did not like

full right now, and I’m not really in the mood for water. Can I take them

medication, Sheena stood her ground,

and take your medicine.”

shook his head, wrapping his arms around her waist, nuzzling his head against her embrace, murmuring softly, “I really don’t want

Sheena felt frustrated.

being cute, not taking his health

it!” Sheena asserted sternly.

tightened his grip around her waist. Despite her scolding, he looked

eyes.

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